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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.04, 1,362.18 and 708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.04, 1,362.18 and 708.68 is: 977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.04 : 1,362.18 = 708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.04/1,362.18 = 708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.04x = 1,362.18 × 708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.04x = 965,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,349.72/988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.04

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