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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.95, 1,366.14 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.95, 1,366.14 and 547.86 is: 756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.95 : 1,366.14 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.95/1,366.14 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.95x = 1,366.14 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.95x = 748,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,459.10/989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.06

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