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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.82, 1,361.77 and 544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.82, 1,361.77 and 544.71 is: 751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.82 : 1,361.77 = 544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.82/1,361.77 = 544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.82x = 1,361.77 × 544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.82x = 741,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,769.74/986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.68

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