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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.27, 1,365.15 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.27, 1,365.15 and 547.16 is: 755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.27 : 1,365.15 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.27/1,365.15 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.27x = 1,365.15 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.27x = 746,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,955.47/989.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.06

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