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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.00, 1,360.67 and 543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.00, 1,360.67 and 543.88 is: 750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.00 : 1,360.67 = 543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.00/1,360.67 = 543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.00x = 1,360.67 × 543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.00x = 740,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,040.18/986.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.55

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