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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.06, 1,360.78 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.06, 1,360.78 and 544.04 is: 750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.06 : 1,360.78 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.06/1,360.78 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.06x = 1,360.78 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.06x = 740,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,318.75/986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.78

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