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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,363.70 and 568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988, 1,363.70 and 568.40 is: 784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988 : 1,363.70 = 568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988/1,363.70 = 568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988x = 1,363.70 × 568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988x = 775,127.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,127.08/988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.54

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