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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.33, 1,365.35 and 547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.33, 1,365.35 and 547.24 is: 755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.33 : 1,365.35 = 547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.33/1,365.35 = 547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.33x = 1,365.35 × 547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.33x = 747,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,174.13/989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.23

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