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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.80, 1,361.82 and 544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.80, 1,361.82 and 544.72 is: 751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.80 : 1,361.82 = 544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.80/1,361.82 = 544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.80x = 1,361.82 × 544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.80x = 741,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,810.59/986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.73

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