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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.58, 1,364.29 and 546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.58, 1,364.29 and 546.53 is: 754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.58 : 1,364.29 = 546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.58/1,364.29 = 546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.58x = 1,364.29 × 546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.58x = 745,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,617.23/988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.23

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