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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.45, 1,359.95 and 543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.45, 1,359.95 and 543.33 is: 749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.45 : 1,359.95 = 543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.45/1,359.95 = 543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.45x = 1,359.95 × 543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.45x = 738,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,901.63/985.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.81

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