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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.52, 1,360.01 and 543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.52, 1,360.01 and 543.44 is: 749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.52 : 1,360.01 = 543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.52/1,360.01 = 543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.52x = 1,360.01 × 543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.52x = 739,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,083.83/985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.94

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