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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.54, 1,361.46 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.54, 1,361.46 and 544.50 is: 751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.54 : 1,361.46 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.54/1,361.46 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.54x = 1,361.46 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.54x = 741,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,314.97/986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.43

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