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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,360.48 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,360.48 and 543.80 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,360.48 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,360.48 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,360.48 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 739,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,822.22/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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