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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,360.13 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,360.13 and 543.52 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,360.13 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,360.13 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,360.13 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 739,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,257.86/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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