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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.41, 1,363.33 and 801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.41, 1,363.33 and 801.91 is: 1,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.41 : 1,363.33 = 801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.41/1,363.33 = 801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.41x = 1,363.33 × 801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.41x = 1,093,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,267.96/988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.09

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