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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.17, 1,363.86 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.17, 1,363.86 and 595.32 is: 821.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.17 : 1,363.86 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.17/1,363.86 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.17x = 1,363.86 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.17x = 811,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,933.14/988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.65

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