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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.97, 1,364.78 and 540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.97, 1,364.78 and 540.84 is: 746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.97 : 1,364.78 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.97/1,364.78 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.97x = 1,364.78 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.97x = 738,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,135.06/988.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.37

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