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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.86, 1,364.64 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.86, 1,364.64 and 546.78 is: 754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.86 : 1,364.64 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.86/1,364.64 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.86x = 1,364.64 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.86x = 746,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,157.86/988.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.56

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