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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,364.56 and 546.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,364.56 and 546.69 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,364.56 = 546.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,364.56 = 546.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,364.56 × 546.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 745,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,991.31/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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