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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.59, 1,360.08 and 543.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.59, 1,360.08 and 543.51 is: 750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.59 : 1,360.08 = 543.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.59/1,360.08 = 543.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.59x = 1,360.08 × 543.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.59x = 739,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,217.08/985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.02

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