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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.23, 1,361.03 and 544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.23, 1,361.03 and 544.15 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.23 : 1,361.03 = 544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.23/1,361.03 = 544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.23x = 1,361.03 × 544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.23x = 740,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,604.47/986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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