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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,361.05 and 544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,361.05 and 544.17 is: 750.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,361.05 = 544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,361.05 = 544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,361.05 × 544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 740,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,638.28/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.97

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