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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.57, 1,360.05 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.57, 1,360.05 and 543.48 is: 749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.57 : 1,360.05 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.57/1,360.05 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.57x = 1,360.05 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.57x = 739,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,159.97/985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.98

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