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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.30, 1,361.18 and 544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.30, 1,361.18 and 544.24 is: 751.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.30 : 1,361.18 = 544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.30/1,361.18 = 544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.30x = 1,361.18 × 544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.30x = 740,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,808.60/986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.10

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