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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,363.91 and 832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,363.91 and 832.34 is: 1,148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,363.91 = 832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,363.91 = 832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,363.91 × 832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 1,135,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,236.10/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.01

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