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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.07, 1,363.37 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.07, 1,363.37 and 595.10 is: 821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.07 : 1,363.37 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.07/1,363.37 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.07x = 1,363.37 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.07x = 811,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,341.92/988.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.14

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