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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,363.98 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,363.98 and 595.38 is: 821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,363.98 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,363.98 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,363.98 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 812,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,086.41/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.58

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