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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.27, 1,363.56 and 801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.27, 1,363.56 and 801.42 is: 1,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.27 : 1,363.56 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.27/1,363.56 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.27x = 1,363.56 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.27x = 1,092,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,784.26/988.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.75

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