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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.74, 1,361.71 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.74, 1,361.71 and 544.64 is: 751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.74 : 1,361.71 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.74/1,361.71 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.74x = 1,361.71 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.74x = 741,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,635.61/986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.60

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