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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.50, 1,364.70 and 756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.50, 1,364.70 and 756.06 is: 1,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.50 : 1,364.70 = 756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.50/1,364.70 = 756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.50x = 1,364.70 × 756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.50x = 1,031,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,795.08/988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.80

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