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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.35, 1,365.22 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.35, 1,365.22 and 547.22 is: 755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.35 : 1,365.22 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.35/1,365.22 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.35x = 1,365.22 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.35x = 747,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,075.69/989.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.12

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