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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.54, 1,365.66 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.54, 1,365.66 and 547.46 is: 755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.54 : 1,365.66 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.54/1,365.66 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.54x = 1,365.66 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.54x = 747,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,644.22/989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.55

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