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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.00, 1,364.70 and 546.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.00, 1,364.70 and 546.91 is: 754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.00 : 1,364.70 = 546.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.00/1,364.70 = 546.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.00x = 1,364.70 × 546.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.00x = 746,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,371.83/989.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.67

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