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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.51, 1,361.41 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.51, 1,361.41 and 544.46 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.51 : 1,361.41 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.51/1,361.41 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.51x = 1,361.41 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.51x = 741,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,225.12/986.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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