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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.75, 1,364.48 and 546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.75, 1,364.48 and 546.66 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.75 : 1,364.48 = 546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.75/1,364.48 = 546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.75x = 1,364.48 × 546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.75x = 745,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,906.64/988.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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