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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.35, 1,359.75 and 543.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.35, 1,359.75 and 543.23 is: 749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.35 : 1,359.75 = 543.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.35/1,359.75 = 543.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.35x = 1,359.75 × 543.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.35x = 738,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,656.99/985.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.64

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