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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,364.16 and 792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,364.16 and 792.64 is: 1,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.16 : 1,364.16 = 792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.16/1,364.16 = 792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.16x = 1,364.16 × 792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.16x = 1,081,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,287.78/988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.24

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