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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.06, 1,363.58 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.06, 1,363.58 and 545.98 is: 753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.06 : 1,363.58 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.06/1,363.58 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.06x = 1,363.58 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.06x = 744,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,487.41/988.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.48

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