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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,363.44 and 638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988, 1,363.44 and 638.74 is: 881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988 : 1,363.44 = 638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988/1,363.44 = 638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988x = 1,363.44 × 638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988x = 870,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,883.67/988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.46

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