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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.85, 1,360.40 and 543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.85, 1,360.40 and 543.74 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.85 : 1,360.40 = 543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.85/1,360.40 = 543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.85x = 1,360.40 × 543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.85x = 739,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,704.58/985.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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