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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,360.50 and 543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,360.50 and 543.82 is: 750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,360.50 = 543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,360.50 = 543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,360.50 × 543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 739,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,867.11/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.41

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