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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,363.74 and 589.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,363.74 and 589.77 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,363.74 = 589.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,363.74 = 589.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,363.74 × 589.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 804,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,292.94/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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