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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.61, 1,364.38 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.61, 1,364.38 and 546.62 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.61 : 1,364.38 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.61/1,364.38 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.61x = 1,364.38 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.61x = 745,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,789.21/988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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