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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.51, 1,364.09 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.51, 1,364.09 and 615.48 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.51 : 1,364.09 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.51/1,364.09 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.51x = 1,364.09 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.51x = 839,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,570.11/988.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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