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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.49, 1,364.15 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.49, 1,364.15 and 615.48 is: 849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.49 : 1,364.15 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.49/1,364.15 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.49x = 1,364.15 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.49x = 839,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,608.58/988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.39

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