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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.39, 1,363.97 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.39, 1,363.97 and 546.32 is: 753.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.39 : 1,363.97 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.39/1,363.97 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.39x = 1,363.97 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.39x = 745,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,168.87/988.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.92

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