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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.23, 1,365.06 and 547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.23, 1,365.06 and 547.03 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.23 : 1,365.06 = 547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.23/1,365.06 = 547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.23x = 1,365.06 × 547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.23x = 746,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,728.77/989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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