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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.25, 1,365.17 and 547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.25, 1,365.17 and 547.19 is: 755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.25 : 1,365.17 = 547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.25/1,365.17 = 547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.25x = 1,365.17 × 547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.25x = 747,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,007.37/989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.12

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