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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.92, 1,364.68 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.92, 1,364.68 and 546.84 is: 754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.92 : 1,364.68 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.92/1,364.68 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.92x = 1,364.68 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.92x = 746,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,261.61/988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.62

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