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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.71, 1,364.60 and 842.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.71, 1,364.60 and 842.00 is: 1,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.71 : 1,364.60 = 842.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.71/1,364.60 = 842.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.71x = 1,364.60 × 842.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.71x = 1,148,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,983.75/988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.11

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