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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.91, 1,366.05 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.91, 1,366.05 and 547.74 is: 755.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.91 : 1,366.05 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.91/1,366.05 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.91x = 1,366.05 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.91x = 748,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,240.23/989.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.87

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