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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.02, 1,364.84 and 546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.02, 1,364.84 and 546.95 is: 754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.02 : 1,364.84 = 546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.02/1,364.84 = 546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.02x = 1,364.84 × 546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.02x = 746,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,496.50/989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.78

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