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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.65, 1,365.74 and 547.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.65, 1,365.74 and 547.53 is: 755.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.65 : 1,365.74 = 547.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.65/1,365.74 = 547.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.65x = 1,365.74 × 547.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.65x = 747,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,783.62/989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.60

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