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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.65, 1,364.25 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.65, 1,364.25 and 546.55 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.65 : 1,364.25 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.65/1,364.25 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.65x = 1,364.25 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.65x = 745,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,627.43/988.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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