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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.49, 1,363.94 and 590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.49, 1,363.94 and 590.18 is: 814.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.49 : 1,363.94 = 590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.49/1,363.94 = 590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.49x = 1,363.94 × 590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.49x = 804,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,963.29/988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.34

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