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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.68, 1,365.74 and 547.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.68, 1,365.74 and 547.59 is: 755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.68 : 1,365.74 = 547.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.68/1,365.74 = 547.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.68x = 1,365.74 × 547.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.68x = 747,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,865.57/989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.66

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