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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,361.51 and 544.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,361.51 and 544.45 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,361.51 = 544.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,361.51 = 544.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,361.51 × 544.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 741,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,274.12/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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