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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.06, 1,363.16 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.06, 1,363.16 and 634.04 is: 874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.06 : 1,363.16 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.06/1,363.16 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.06x = 1,363.16 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.06x = 864,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,297.97/988.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.74

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