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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.09, 1,363.51 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.09, 1,363.51 and 568.14 is: 784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.09 : 1,363.51 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.09/1,363.51 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.09x = 1,363.51 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.09x = 774,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,664.57/988.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.00

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