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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.37, 1,365.31 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.37, 1,365.31 and 547.26 is: 755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.37 : 1,365.31 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.37/1,365.31 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.37x = 1,365.31 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.37x = 747,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,176.81/989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.20

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