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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,363.68 and 708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,363.68 and 708.68 is: 977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,363.68 = 708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,363.68 = 708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,363.68 × 708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 966,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,412.74/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.75

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