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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,365.31 and 547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,365.31 and 547.35 is: 755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,365.31 = 547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,365.31 = 547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,365.31 × 547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 747,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,299.69/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.28

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