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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.28, 1,365.19 and 547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.28, 1,365.19 and 547.19 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.28 : 1,365.19 = 547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.28/1,365.19 = 547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.28x = 1,365.19 × 547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.28x = 747,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,015.24/989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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