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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.79, 1,364.58 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.79, 1,364.58 and 595.87 is: 822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.79 : 1,364.58 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.79/1,364.58 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.79x = 1,364.58 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.79x = 813,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,108.87/988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.33

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