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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,365.09 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,365.09 and 547.14 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,365.09 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,365.09 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,365.09 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 746,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,895.34/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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