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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.36, 1,364.52 and 879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.36, 1,364.52 and 879.04 is: 1,213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.36 : 1,364.52 = 879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.36/1,364.52 = 879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.36x = 1,364.52 × 879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.36x = 1,199,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,467.66/988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.59

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