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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.59, 1,364.26 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.59, 1,364.26 and 639.28 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.59 : 1,364.26 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.59/1,364.26 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.59x = 1,364.26 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.59x = 872,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,145.44/988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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