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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.30, 1,364.29 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.30, 1,364.29 and 590.10 is: 814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.30 : 1,364.29 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.30/1,364.29 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.30x = 1,364.29 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.30x = 805,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,067.53/988.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.60

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