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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.57, 1,364.50 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.57, 1,364.50 and 652.71 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.57 : 1,364.50 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.57/1,364.50 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.57x = 1,364.50 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.57x = 890,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,622.80/988.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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