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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.08, 1,362.87 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.08, 1,362.87 and 594.42 is: 819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.08 : 1,362.87 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.08/1,362.87 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.08x = 1,362.87 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.08x = 810,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,117.19/988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.89

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