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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,361.44 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,361.44 and 544.42 is: 751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,361.44 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,361.44 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,361.44 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 741,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,195.16/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.32

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