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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.50, 1,364.20 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.50, 1,364.20 and 595.50 is: 821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.50 : 1,364.20 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.50/1,364.20 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.50x = 1,364.20 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.50x = 812,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,381.10/988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.83

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