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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.29, 1,364.04 and 634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.29, 1,364.04 and 634.66 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.29 : 1,364.04 = 634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.29/1,364.04 = 634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.29x = 1,364.04 × 634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.29x = 865,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,704.10/988.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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