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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.90, 1,361.85 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.90, 1,361.85 and 544.83 is: 751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.90 : 1,361.85 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.90/1,361.85 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.90x = 1,361.85 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.90x = 741,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,985.67/986.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.83

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