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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,363.44 and 574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988, 1,363.44 and 574 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988 : 1,363.44 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988/1,363.44 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988x = 1,363.44 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988x = 782,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,614.56/988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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