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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.61, 1,361.61 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.61, 1,361.61 and 544.62 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.61 : 1,361.61 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.61/1,361.61 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.61x = 1,361.61 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.61x = 741,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,565.14/986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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