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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.55, 1,363.49 and 610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.55, 1,363.49 and 610.43 is: 841.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.55 : 1,363.49 = 610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.55/1,363.49 = 610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.55x = 1,363.49 × 610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.55x = 832,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,311.02/988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.95

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