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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.10, 1,360.76 and 544.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.10, 1,360.76 and 544.00 is: 750.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.10 : 1,360.76 = 544.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.10/1,360.76 = 544.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.10x = 1,360.76 × 544.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.10x = 740,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,251.40/986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.69

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