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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,363.53 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,363.53 and 589.74 is: 813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,363.53 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,363.53 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,363.53 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 804,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,128.18/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.73

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