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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.24, 1,365.15 and 547.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.24, 1,365.15 and 547.18 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.24 : 1,365.15 = 547.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.24/1,365.15 = 547.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.24x = 1,365.15 × 547.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.24x = 746,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,981.42/989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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