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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.58, 1,363.74 and 615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.58, 1,363.74 and 615.26 is: 848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.58 : 1,363.74 = 615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.58/1,363.74 = 615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.58x = 1,363.74 × 615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.58x = 839,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,054.67/988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.75

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