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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,362.22 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,362.22 and 709.02 is: 977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,362.22 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,362.22 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,362.22 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 965,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,839.45/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.37

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