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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.93, 1,360.58 and 543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.93, 1,360.58 and 543.82 is: 750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.93 : 1,360.58 = 543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.93/1,360.58 = 543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.93x = 1,360.58 × 543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.93x = 739,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,910.62/985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.47

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