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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.99, 1,362.04 and 544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.99, 1,362.04 and 544.91 is: 751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.99 : 1,362.04 = 544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.99/1,362.04 = 544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.99x = 1,362.04 × 544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.99x = 742,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,181.04/986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.97

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