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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.18, 1,365.05 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.18, 1,365.05 and 547.09 is: 754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.18 : 1,365.05 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.18/1,365.05 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.18x = 1,365.05 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.18x = 746,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,805.20/989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.97

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