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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.78, 1,361.73 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.78, 1,361.73 and 544.70 is: 751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.78 : 1,361.73 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.78/1,361.73 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.78x = 1,361.73 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.78x = 741,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,727.52/986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.67

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