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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,364.51 and 657.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,364.51 and 657.37 is: 907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,364.51 = 657.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,364.51 = 657.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,364.51 × 657.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 896,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,987.94/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.64

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