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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.87, 1,365.98 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.87, 1,365.98 and 547.75 is: 755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.87 : 1,365.98 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.87/1,365.98 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.87x = 1,365.98 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.87x = 748,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,213.50/989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.87

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