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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.12, 1,363.62 and 574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.12, 1,363.62 and 574.12 is: 792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.12 : 1,363.62 = 574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.12/1,363.62 = 574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.12x = 1,363.62 × 574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.12x = 782,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,881.51/988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.29

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