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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.36, 1,363.92 and 568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.36, 1,363.92 and 568.72 is: 784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.36 : 1,363.92 = 568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.36/1,363.92 = 568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.36x = 1,363.92 × 568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.36x = 775,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,688.58/988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.82

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