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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.21, 1,365.10 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.21, 1,365.10 and 547.10 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.21 : 1,365.10 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.21/1,365.10 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.21x = 1,365.10 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.21x = 746,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,853.89/989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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