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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,365.61 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,365.61 and 547.54 is: 755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,365.61 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,365.61 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,365.61 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 747,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,726.10/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.57

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