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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.43, 1,364.06 and 546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.43, 1,364.06 and 546.36 is: 753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.43 : 1,364.06 = 546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.43/1,364.06 = 546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.43x = 1,364.06 × 546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.43x = 745,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,265.09/988.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.99

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