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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.04, 1,363.34 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.04, 1,363.34 and 568.32 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.04 : 1,363.34 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.04/1,363.34 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.04x = 1,363.34 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.04x = 774,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,810.55/988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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