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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.43, 1,365.39 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.43, 1,365.39 and 547.34 is: 755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.43 : 1,365.39 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.43/1,365.39 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.43x = 1,365.39 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.43x = 747,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,325.74/989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.31

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