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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,360.58 and 543.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,360.58 and 543.89 is: 750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,360.58 = 543.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,360.58 = 543.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,360.58 × 543.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 739,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,996.33/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.54

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