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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.66, 1,365.61 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.66, 1,365.61 and 547.50 is: 755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.66 : 1,365.61 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.66/1,365.61 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.66x = 1,365.61 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.66x = 747,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,668.74/989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.48

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