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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.62, 1,361.46 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.62, 1,361.46 and 544.48 is: 751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.62 : 1,361.46 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.62/1,361.46 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.62x = 1,361.46 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.62x = 741,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,287.74/986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.34

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