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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.62, 1,361.47 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.62, 1,361.47 and 544.52 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.62 : 1,361.47 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.62/1,361.47 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.62x = 1,361.47 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.62x = 741,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,347.64/986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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