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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,360.65 and 543.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,360.65 and 543.83 is: 750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,360.65 = 543.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,360.65 = 543.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,360.65 × 543.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 739,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,955.49/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.50

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