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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,363.56 and 546.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,363.56 and 546.00 is: 753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,363.56 = 546.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,363.56 = 546.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,363.56 × 546.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 744,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,509.64/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.48

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