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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.14, 1,363.69 and 546.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.14, 1,363.69 and 546.07 is: 753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.14 : 1,363.69 = 546.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.14/1,363.69 = 546.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.14x = 1,363.69 × 546.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.14x = 744,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,663.12/988.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.60

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