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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.79, 1,364.46 and 546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.79, 1,364.46 and 546.71 is: 754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.79 : 1,364.46 = 546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.79/1,364.46 = 546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.79x = 1,364.46 × 546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.79x = 745,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,954.37/988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.41

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