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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,363.44 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988, 1,363.44 and 595.04 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988 : 1,363.44 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988/1,363.44 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988x = 1,363.44 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988x = 811,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,301.34/988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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