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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.76, 1,364.37 and 569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.76, 1,364.37 and 569.13 is: 785.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.76 : 1,364.37 = 569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.76/1,364.37 = 569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.76x = 1,364.37 × 569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.76x = 776,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,503.90/988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.33

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