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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.14, 1,365.07 and 547.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.14, 1,365.07 and 547.07 is: 754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.14 : 1,365.07 = 547.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.14/1,365.07 = 547.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.14x = 1,365.07 × 547.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.14x = 746,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,788.84/989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.99

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