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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.59, 1,361.51 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.59, 1,361.51 and 544.53 is: 751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.59 : 1,361.51 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.59/1,361.51 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.59x = 1,361.51 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.59x = 741,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,383.04/986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.46

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