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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.32, 1,365.26 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.32, 1,365.26 and 547.22 is: 755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.32 : 1,365.26 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.32/1,365.26 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.32x = 1,365.26 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.32x = 747,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,097.58/989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.16

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