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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.02, 1,364.40 and 767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.02, 1,364.40 and 767.70 is: 1,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.02 : 1,364.40 = 767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.02/1,364.40 = 767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.02x = 1,364.40 × 767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.02x = 1,047,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,449.88/988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.15

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