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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.09, 1,364.96 and 547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.09, 1,364.96 and 547.01 is: 754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.09 : 1,364.96 = 547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.09/1,364.96 = 547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.09x = 1,364.96 × 547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.09x = 746,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,644.03/989.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.88

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