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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.86, 1,361.94 and 544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.86, 1,361.94 and 544.84 is: 751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.86 : 1,361.94 = 544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.86/1,361.94 = 544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.86x = 1,361.94 × 544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.86x = 742,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,039.39/986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.92

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