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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.96, 1,360.70 and 543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.96, 1,360.70 and 543.88 is: 750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.96 : 1,360.70 = 543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.96/1,360.70 = 543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.96x = 1,360.70 × 543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.96x = 740,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,057.52/985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.60

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