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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.38, 1,363.95 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.38, 1,363.95 and 595.62 is: 821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.38 : 1,363.95 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.38/1,363.95 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.38x = 1,363.95 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.38x = 812,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,395.90/988.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.95

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