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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,360.73 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,360.73 and 543.96 is: 750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,360.73 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,360.73 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,360.73 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 740,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,182.69/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.68

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