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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,363.78 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,363.78 and 546.12 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,363.78 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,363.78 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,363.78 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 744,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,787.53/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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