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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.46, 1,360.02 and 543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.46, 1,360.02 and 543.45 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.46 : 1,360.02 = 543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.46/1,360.02 = 543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.46x = 1,360.02 × 543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.46x = 739,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,100.15/985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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