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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.55, 1,365.55 and 547.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.55, 1,365.55 and 547.45 is: 755.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.55 : 1,365.55 = 547.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.55/1,365.55 = 547.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.55x = 1,365.55 × 547.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.55x = 747,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,570.35/989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.46

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