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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.37, 1,363.95 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.37, 1,363.95 and 540.24 is: 745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.37 : 1,363.95 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.37/1,363.95 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.37x = 1,363.95 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.37x = 736,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,863.76/988.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.54

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