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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.69, 1,364.67 and 595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.69, 1,364.67 and 595.66 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.69 : 1,364.67 = 595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.69/1,364.67 = 595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.69x = 1,364.67 × 595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.69x = 812,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,879.33/988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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