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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.94, 1,360.52 and 543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.94, 1,360.52 and 543.68 is: 750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.94 : 1,360.52 = 543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.94/1,360.52 = 543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.94x = 1,360.52 × 543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.94x = 739,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,687.51/985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.24

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