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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.02, 1,363.59 and 638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.02, 1,363.59 and 638.46 is: 881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.02 : 1,363.59 = 638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.02/1,363.59 = 638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.02x = 1,363.59 × 638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.02x = 870,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,597.67/988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.15

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