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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.34, 1,363.64 and 595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.34, 1,363.64 and 595.35 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.34 : 1,363.64 = 595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.34/1,363.64 = 595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.34x = 1,363.64 × 595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.34x = 811,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,840.10/988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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