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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.93, 1,366.09 and 547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.93, 1,366.09 and 547.81 is: 755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.93 : 1,366.09 = 547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.93/1,366.09 = 547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.93x = 1,366.09 × 547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.93x = 748,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,352.98/989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.96

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