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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.99, 1,366.19 and 547.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.99, 1,366.19 and 547.91 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.99 : 1,366.19 = 547.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.99/1,366.19 = 547.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.99x = 1,366.19 × 547.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.99x = 748,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,543.70/989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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