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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.47, 1,361.28 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.47, 1,361.28 and 544.36 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.47 : 1,361.28 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.47/1,361.28 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.47x = 1,361.28 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.47x = 741,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,019.57/986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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