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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.55, 1,362.98 and 801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.55, 1,362.98 and 801.35 is: 1,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.55 : 1,362.98 = 801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.55/1,362.98 = 801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.55x = 1,362.98 × 801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.55x = 1,092,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,224.02/988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.87

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