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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.28, 1,363.82 and 546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.28, 1,363.82 and 546.19 is: 753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.28 : 1,363.82 = 546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.28/1,363.82 = 546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.28x = 1,363.82 × 546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.28x = 744,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,907.40/988.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.74

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