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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.72, 1,364.31 and 546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.72, 1,364.31 and 546.63 is: 754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.72 : 1,364.31 = 546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.72/1,364.31 = 546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.72x = 1,364.31 × 546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.72x = 745,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,774.83/988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.28

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