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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.76, 1,364.52 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.76, 1,364.52 and 595.76 is: 822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.76 : 1,364.52 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.76/1,364.52 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.76x = 1,364.52 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.76x = 812,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,926.44/988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.17

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