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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.02, 1,363.64 and 589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.02, 1,363.64 and 589.71 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.02 : 1,363.64 = 589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.02/1,363.64 = 589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.02x = 1,363.64 × 589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.02x = 804,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,149.20/988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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