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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.51, 1,364.17 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.51, 1,364.17 and 546.46 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.51 : 1,364.17 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.51/1,364.17 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.51x = 1,364.17 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.51x = 745,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,464.34/988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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