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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.92, 1,366.14 and 547.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.92, 1,366.14 and 547.87 is: 756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.92 : 1,366.14 = 547.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.92/1,366.14 = 547.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.92x = 1,366.14 × 547.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.92x = 748,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,467.12/989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.09

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