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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,364.92 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,364.92 and 547 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,364.92 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,364.92 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,364.92 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 746,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,611.24/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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