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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.72, 1,360.32 and 543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.72, 1,360.32 and 543.62 is: 750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.72 : 1,360.32 = 543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.72/1,360.32 = 543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.72x = 1,360.32 × 543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.72x = 739,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,497.16/985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.21

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