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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.96, 1,361.98 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.96, 1,361.98 and 544.83 is: 751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.96 : 1,361.98 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.96/1,361.98 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.96x = 1,361.98 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.96x = 742,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,050.97/986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.85

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