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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.56, 1,364.04 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.56, 1,364.04 and 615.42 is: 849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.56 : 1,364.04 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.56/1,364.04 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.56x = 1,364.04 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.56x = 839,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,457.50/988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.17

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