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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.78, 1,361.72 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.78, 1,361.72 and 544.68 is: 751.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.78 : 1,361.72 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.78/1,361.72 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.78x = 1,361.72 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.78x = 741,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,698.93/986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.64

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