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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.96, 1,366.12 and 547.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.96, 1,366.12 and 547.85 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.96 : 1,366.12 = 547.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.96/1,366.12 = 547.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.96x = 1,366.12 × 547.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.96x = 748,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,432.94/989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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