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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.00, 1,363.45 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.00, 1,363.45 and 545.90 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.00 : 1,363.45 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.00/1,363.45 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.00x = 1,363.45 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.00x = 744,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,299.17/988.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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