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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.44, 1,359.90 and 543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.44, 1,359.90 and 543.35 is: 749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.44 : 1,359.90 = 543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.44/1,359.90 = 543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.44x = 1,359.90 × 543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.44x = 738,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,901.67/985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.82

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