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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.11, 1,363.58 and 539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.11, 1,363.58 and 539.98 is: 745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.11 : 1,363.58 = 539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.11/1,363.58 = 539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.11x = 1,363.58 × 539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.11x = 736,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,301.84/988.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.16

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