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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.31, 1,361.14 and 544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.31, 1,361.14 and 544.21 is: 751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.31 : 1,361.14 = 544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.31/1,361.14 = 544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.31x = 1,361.14 × 544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.31x = 740,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,741.24/986.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.02

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