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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.42, 1,364.02 and 546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.42, 1,364.02 and 546.34 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.42 : 1,364.02 = 546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.42/1,364.02 = 546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.42x = 1,364.02 × 546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.42x = 745,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,218.69/988.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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