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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.72, 1,361.67 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.72, 1,361.67 and 544.61 is: 751.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.72 : 1,361.67 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.72/1,361.67 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.72x = 1,361.67 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.72x = 741,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,579.10/986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.56

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