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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.51, 1,361.24 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.51, 1,361.24 and 544.41 is: 751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.51 : 1,361.24 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.51/1,361.24 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.51x = 1,361.24 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.51x = 741,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,075.05/986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.21

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