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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.04, 1,364.85 and 546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.04, 1,364.85 and 546.95 is: 754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.04 : 1,364.85 = 546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.04/1,364.85 = 546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.04x = 1,364.85 × 546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.04x = 746,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,497.88/989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.77

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