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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.43, 1,363.16 and 638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.43, 1,363.16 and 638.75 is: 880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.43 : 1,363.16 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.43/1,363.16 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.43x = 1,363.16 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.43x = 870,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,715.26/988.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.91

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