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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.62, 1,364.18 and 568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.62, 1,364.18 and 568.97 is: 785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.62 : 1,364.18 = 568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.62/1,364.18 = 568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.62x = 1,364.18 × 568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.62x = 776,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,177.49/988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.11

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