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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.25, 1,362.76 and 848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.25, 1,362.76 and 848.83 is: 1,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.25 : 1,362.76 = 848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.25/1,362.76 = 848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.25x = 1,362.76 × 848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.25x = 1,156,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,742.63/988.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.50

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