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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,363.99 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,363.99 and 546.29 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,363.99 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,363.99 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,363.99 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 745,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,139.72/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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