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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.91, 1,366.11 and 547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.91, 1,366.11 and 547.83 is: 756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.91 : 1,366.11 = 547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.91/1,366.11 = 547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.91x = 1,366.11 × 547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.91x = 748,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,396.04/989.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.02

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