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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,362.81 and 767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,362.81 and 767.13 is: 1,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,362.81 = 767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,362.81 = 767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,362.81 × 767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 1,045,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,452.44/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.87

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