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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.75, 1,360.33 and 543.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.75, 1,360.33 and 543.67 is: 750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.75 : 1,360.33 = 543.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.75/1,360.33 = 543.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.75x = 1,360.33 × 543.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.75x = 739,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,565.85/985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.26

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