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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.33, 1,363.85 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.33, 1,363.85 and 546.21 is: 753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.33 : 1,363.85 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.33/1,363.85 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.33x = 1,363.85 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.33x = 744,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,944.76/988.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.74

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