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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.05, 1,364.42 and 792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.05, 1,364.42 and 792.99 is: 1,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.05 : 1,364.42 = 792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.05/1,364.42 = 792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.05x = 1,364.42 × 792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.05x = 1,081,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,967.45/988.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.05

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