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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.17, 1,365.01 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.17, 1,365.01 and 547.04 is: 754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.17 : 1,365.01 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.17/1,365.01 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.17x = 1,365.01 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.17x = 746,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,715.07/989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.89

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