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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.81, 1,361.61 and 708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.81, 1,361.61 and 708.55 is: 975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.81 : 1,361.61 = 708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.81/1,361.61 = 708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.81x = 1,361.61 × 708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.81x = 964,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,765.36/988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.69

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