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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.79, 1,361.70 and 544.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.79, 1,361.70 and 544.65 is: 751.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.79 : 1,361.70 = 544.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.79/1,361.70 = 544.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.79x = 1,361.70 × 544.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.79x = 741,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,649.91/986.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.58

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