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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.92, 1,366.04 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.92, 1,366.04 and 547.86 is: 756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.92 : 1,366.04 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.92/1,366.04 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.92x = 1,366.04 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.92x = 748,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,398.67/989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.02

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