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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.77, 1,365.18 and 615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.77, 1,365.18 and 615.82 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.77 : 1,365.18 = 615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.77/1,365.18 = 615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.77x = 1,365.18 × 615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.77x = 840,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,705.15/988.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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