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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.81, 1,366.02 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.81, 1,366.02 and 547.80 is: 756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.81 : 1,366.02 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.81/1,366.02 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.81x = 1,366.02 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.81x = 748,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,300.63/989.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.01

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