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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,363.79 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,363.79 and 546.17 is: 753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,363.79 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,363.79 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,363.79 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 744,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,865.96/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.71

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