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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.11, 1,364.99 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.11, 1,364.99 and 547.02 is: 754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.11 : 1,364.99 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.11/1,364.99 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.11x = 1,364.99 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.11x = 746,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,674.09/989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.89

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