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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,366.03 and 547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,366.03 and 547.82 is: 755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,366.03 = 547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,366.03 = 547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,366.03 × 547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 748,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,338.55/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.97

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