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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.53, 1,361.42 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.53, 1,361.42 and 544.44 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.53 : 1,361.42 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.53/1,361.42 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.53x = 1,361.42 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.53x = 741,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,205.72/986.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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