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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.19, 1,363.11 and 633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.19, 1,363.11 and 633.99 is: 874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.19 : 1,363.11 = 633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.19/1,363.11 = 633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.19x = 1,363.11 × 633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.19x = 864,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,191.29/988.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.52

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