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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,362.78 and 778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,362.78 and 778.04 is: 1,073.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.16 : 1,362.78 = 778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.16/1,362.78 = 778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.16x = 1,362.78 × 778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.16x = 1,060,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,297.35/988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.00

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