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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.97, 1,362.01 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.97, 1,362.01 and 544.86 is: 751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.97 : 1,362.01 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.97/1,362.01 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.97x = 1,362.01 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.97x = 742,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,103.41/986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.90

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