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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.67, 1,363.29 and 673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.67, 1,363.29 and 673.99 is: 929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.67 : 1,363.29 = 673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.67/1,363.29 = 673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.67x = 1,363.29 × 673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.67x = 918,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,843.83/988.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.37

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