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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.32, 1,363.82 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.32, 1,363.82 and 546.20 is: 753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.32 : 1,363.82 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.32/1,363.82 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.32x = 1,363.82 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.32x = 744,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,918.48/988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.72

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