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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.18, 1,362.90 and 638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.18, 1,362.90 and 638.26 is: 880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.18 : 1,362.90 = 638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.18/1,362.90 = 638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.18x = 1,362.90 × 638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.18x = 869,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,884.55/988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.29

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