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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,363.97 and 634.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,363.97 and 634.37 is: 875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,363.97 = 634.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,363.97 = 634.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,363.97 × 634.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 865,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,256.41/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.59

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