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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,360.10 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,360.10 and 543.46 is: 749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,360.10 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,360.10 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,360.10 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 739,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,159.95/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.96

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