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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.03, 1,363.50 and 639.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.03, 1,363.50 and 639.33 is: 882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.03 : 1,363.50 = 639.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.03/1,363.50 = 639.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.03x = 1,363.50 × 639.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.03x = 871,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,721.34/988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.28

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