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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,362 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,362 and 637.68 is: 880.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.88 : 1,362 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.88/1,362 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.88x = 1,362 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.88x = 868,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,520.16/986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.07

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