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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,360.56 and 543.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,360.56 and 543.79 is: 750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,360.56 = 543.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,360.56 = 543.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,360.56 × 543.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 739,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,858.92/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.42

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