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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.64, 1,365.64 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.64, 1,365.64 and 547.44 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.64 : 1,365.64 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.64/1,365.64 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.64x = 1,365.64 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.64x = 747,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,605.96/989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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