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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.04, 1,363.44 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.04, 1,363.44 and 545.93 is: 753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.04 : 1,363.44 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.04/1,363.44 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.04x = 1,363.44 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.04x = 744,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,342.80/988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.35

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