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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,363.20 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,363.20 and 833.28 is: 1,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,363.20 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,363.20 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,363.20 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 1,135,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,927.30/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.79

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