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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.71, 1,361.66 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.71, 1,361.66 and 544.61 is: 751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.71 : 1,361.66 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.71/1,361.66 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.71x = 1,361.66 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.71x = 741,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,581.51/986.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.57

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