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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.26, 1,365.08 and 547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.26, 1,365.08 and 547.10 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.26 : 1,365.08 = 547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.26/1,365.08 = 547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.26x = 1,365.08 × 547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.26x = 746,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,825.71/989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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