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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,363.86 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,363.86 and 595.50 is: 821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,363.86 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,363.86 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,363.86 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 812,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,178.63/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.38

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