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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.89, 1,361.91 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.89, 1,361.91 and 544.82 is: 751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.89 : 1,361.91 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.89/1,361.91 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.89x = 1,361.91 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.89x = 741,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,995.81/986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.85

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