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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.46, 1,361.29 and 544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.46, 1,361.29 and 544.34 is: 751.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.46 : 1,361.29 = 544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.46/1,361.29 = 544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.46x = 1,361.29 × 544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.46x = 741,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,004.60/986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.18

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