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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.77, 1,364.50 and 540.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.77, 1,364.50 and 540.67 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.77 : 1,364.50 = 540.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.77/1,364.50 = 540.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.77x = 1,364.50 × 540.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.77x = 737,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,744.22/988.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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