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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.55, 1,361.52 and 544.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.55, 1,361.52 and 544.49 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.55 : 1,361.52 = 544.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.55/1,361.52 = 544.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.55x = 1,361.52 × 544.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.55x = 741,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,334.02/986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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