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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.04, 1,363.40 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.04, 1,363.40 and 633.34 is: 873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.04 : 1,363.40 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.04/1,363.40 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.04x = 1,363.40 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.04x = 863,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,490.52/988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.94

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