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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.33, 1,361.09 and 544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.33, 1,361.09 and 544.21 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.33 : 1,361.09 = 544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.33/1,361.09 = 544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.33x = 1,361.09 × 544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.33x = 740,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,718.79/986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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