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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.34, 1,359.76 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.34, 1,359.76 and 543.24 is: 749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.34 : 1,359.76 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.34/1,359.76 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.34x = 1,359.76 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.34x = 738,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,676.02/985.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.67

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