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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.47, 1,364.36 and 615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.47, 1,364.36 and 615.22 is: 849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.47 : 1,364.36 = 615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.47/1,364.36 = 615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.47x = 1,364.36 × 615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.47x = 839,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,381.56/988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.17

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