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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.51, 1,359.87 and 543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.51, 1,359.87 and 543.43 is: 749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.51 : 1,359.87 = 543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.51/1,359.87 = 543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.51x = 1,359.87 × 543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.51x = 738,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,994.15/985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.86

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