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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,364.61 and 546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,364.61 and 546.76 is: 754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,364.61 = 546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,364.61 = 546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,364.61 × 546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 746,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,107.17/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.53

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