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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.21, 1,363.91 and 589.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.21, 1,363.91 and 589.90 is: 814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.21 : 1,363.91 = 589.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.21/1,363.91 = 589.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.21x = 1,363.91 × 589.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.21x = 804,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,570.51/988.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.17

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