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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.29, 1,363.42 and 595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.29, 1,363.42 and 595.34 is: 821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.29 : 1,363.42 = 595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.29/1,363.42 = 595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.29x = 1,363.42 × 595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.29x = 811,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,698.46/988.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.32

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