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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,365.22 and 547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,365.22 and 547.27 is: 755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,365.22 = 547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,365.22 = 547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,365.22 × 547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 747,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,139.17/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.28

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