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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.04, 1,360.32 and 765.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.04, 1,360.32 and 765.92 is: 1,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.04 : 1,360.32 = 765.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.04/1,360.32 = 765.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.04x = 1,360.32 × 765.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.04x = 1,041,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,896.29/988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.51

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