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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.56, 1,363.61 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.56, 1,363.61 and 595.50 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.56 : 1,363.61 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.56/1,363.61 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.56x = 1,363.61 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.56x = 812,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,026.78/988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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