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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.78, 1,364.37 and 546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.78, 1,364.37 and 546.70 is: 754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.78 : 1,364.37 = 546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.78/1,364.37 = 546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.78x = 1,364.37 × 546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.78x = 745,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,901.08/988.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.37

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