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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.22, 1,364.03 and 615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.22, 1,364.03 and 615.01 is: 848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.22 : 1,364.03 = 615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.22/1,364.03 = 615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.22x = 1,364.03 × 615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.22x = 838,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,892.09/988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.89

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