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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.51, 1,365.45 and 547.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.51, 1,365.45 and 547.41 is: 755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.51 : 1,365.45 = 547.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.51/1,365.45 = 547.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.51x = 1,365.45 × 547.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.51x = 747,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,456.38/989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.38

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