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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.73, 1,360.24 and 543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.73, 1,360.24 and 543.62 is: 750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.73 : 1,360.24 = 543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.73/1,360.24 = 543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.73x = 1,360.24 × 543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.73x = 739,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,455.71/985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.16

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