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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.41, 1,365.32 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.41, 1,365.32 and 547.28 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.41 : 1,365.32 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.41/1,365.32 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.41x = 1,365.32 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.41x = 747,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,212.33/989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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