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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.41, 1,362.13 and 708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.41, 1,362.13 and 708.17 is: 975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.41 : 1,362.13 = 708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.41/1,362.13 = 708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.41x = 1,362.13 × 708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.41x = 964,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,613.68/988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.92

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