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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.94, 1,364.64 and 546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.94, 1,364.64 and 546.74 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.94 : 1,364.64 = 546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.94/1,364.64 = 546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.94x = 1,364.64 × 546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.94x = 746,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,096.45/988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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