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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.95, 1,361.89 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.95, 1,361.89 and 544.82 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.95 : 1,361.89 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.95/1,361.89 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.95x = 1,361.89 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.95x = 741,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,983.89/986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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