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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.12, 1,360.80 and 543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.12, 1,360.80 and 543.99 is: 750.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.12 : 1,360.80 = 543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.12/1,360.80 = 543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.12x = 1,360.80 × 543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.12x = 740,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,266.70/986.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.69

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