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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.96, 1,362.02 and 544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.96, 1,362.02 and 544.89 is: 751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.96 : 1,362.02 = 544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.96/1,362.02 = 544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.96x = 1,362.02 × 544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.96x = 742,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,151.08/986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.96

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