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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.18, 1,363.41 and 638.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.18, 1,363.41 and 638.98 is: 881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.18 : 1,363.41 = 638.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.18/1,363.41 = 638.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.18x = 1,363.41 × 638.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.18x = 871,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,191.72/988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.61

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