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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.70, 1,364.40 and 639.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.70, 1,364.40 and 639.99 is: 883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.70 : 1,364.40 = 639.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.70/1,364.40 = 639.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.70x = 1,364.40 × 639.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.70x = 873,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,202.36/988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.19

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