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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.67, 1,360.28 and 543.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.67, 1,360.28 and 543.55 is: 750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.67 : 1,360.28 = 543.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.67/1,360.28 = 543.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.67x = 1,360.28 × 543.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.67x = 739,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,380.19/985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.13

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