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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.61, 1,361.50 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.61, 1,361.50 and 544.50 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.61 : 1,361.50 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.61/1,361.50 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.61x = 1,361.50 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.61x = 741,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,342.20/986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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