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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,363.80 and 595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,363.80 and 595.29 is: 821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,363.80 = 595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,363.80 = 595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,363.80 × 595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 811,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,856.50/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.50

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