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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.37, 1,363.92 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.37, 1,363.92 and 546.24 is: 753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.37 : 1,363.92 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.37/1,363.92 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.37x = 1,363.92 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.37x = 745,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,030.73/988.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.80

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