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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.71, 1,360.37 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.71, 1,360.37 and 543.70 is: 750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.71 : 1,360.37 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.71/1,360.37 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.71x = 1,360.37 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.71x = 739,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,627.05/985.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.35

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