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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.39, 1,359.77 and 543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.39, 1,359.77 and 543.29 is: 749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.39 : 1,359.77 = 543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.39/1,359.77 = 543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.39x = 1,359.77 × 543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.39x = 738,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,747.40/985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.70

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