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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.07, 1,364.97 and 546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.07, 1,364.97 and 546.97 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.07 : 1,364.97 = 546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.07/1,364.97 = 546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.07x = 1,364.97 × 546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.07x = 746,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,597.64/989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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