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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.45, 1,363.71 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.45, 1,363.71 and 595.60 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.45 : 1,363.71 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.45/1,363.71 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.45x = 1,363.71 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.45x = 812,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,225.68/988.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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