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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,365.45 and 547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,365.45 and 547.35 is: 755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,365.45 = 547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,365.45 = 547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,365.45 × 547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 747,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,379.06/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.36

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