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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,361.92 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,361.92 and 656.32 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,361.92 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,361.92 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,361.92 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 893,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,855.33/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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