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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.15, 1,364.09 and 652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.15, 1,364.09 and 652.25 is: 900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.15 : 1,364.09 = 652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.15/1,364.09 = 652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.15x = 1,364.09 × 652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.15x = 889,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,724.44/988.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.39

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