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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.50, 1,365.40 and 547.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.50, 1,365.40 and 547.41 is: 755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.50 : 1,365.40 = 547.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.50/1,365.40 = 547.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.50x = 1,365.40 × 547.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.50x = 747,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,433.61/989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.36

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