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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.55, 1,364.69 and 775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.55, 1,364.69 and 775.49 is: 1,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.55 : 1,364.69 = 775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.55/1,364.69 = 775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.55x = 1,364.69 × 775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.55x = 1,058,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,303.45/988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.56

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