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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,363.86 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,363.86 and 674 is: 929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,363.86 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,363.86 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,363.86 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 919,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,241.64/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.62

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