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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.83, 1,364.58 and 615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.83, 1,364.58 and 615.87 is: 849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.83 : 1,364.58 = 615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.83/1,364.58 = 615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.83x = 1,364.58 × 615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.83x = 840,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,403.88/988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.90

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