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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.13, 1,363.73 and 574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.13, 1,363.73 and 574.13 is: 792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.13 : 1,363.73 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.13/1,363.73 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.13x = 1,363.73 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.13x = 782,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,952.92/988.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.36

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