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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.47, 1,361.37 and 544.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.47, 1,361.37 and 544.31 is: 751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.47 : 1,361.37 = 544.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.47/1,361.37 = 544.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.47x = 1,361.37 × 544.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.47x = 741,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,007.30/986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.17

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