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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.22, 1,363.71 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.22, 1,363.71 and 546.14 is: 753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.22 : 1,363.71 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.22/1,363.71 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.22x = 1,363.71 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.22x = 744,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,769.76/988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.65

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