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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,365.03 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,365.03 and 547.02 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,365.03 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,365.03 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,365.03 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 746,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,691.89/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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