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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,360.36 and 543.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,360.36 and 543.65 is: 750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,360.36 = 543.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,360.36 = 543.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,360.36 × 543.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 739,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,559.71/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.24

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