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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,363.97 and 546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,363.97 and 546.31 is: 753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,363.97 = 546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,363.97 = 546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,363.97 × 546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 745,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,153.52/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.90

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