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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,361.86 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,361.86 and 544.80 is: 751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,361.86 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,361.86 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,361.86 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 741,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,941.33/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.77

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