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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.32, 1,364.46 and 634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.32, 1,364.46 and 634.44 is: 875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.32 : 1,364.46 = 634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.32/1,364.46 = 634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.32x = 1,364.46 × 634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.32x = 865,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,668.00/988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.90

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