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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.55, 1,359.95 and 543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.55, 1,359.95 and 543.44 is: 749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.55 : 1,359.95 = 543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.55/1,359.95 = 543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.55x = 1,359.95 × 543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.55x = 739,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,051.91/985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.89

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