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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.93, 1,364.78 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.93, 1,364.78 and 569.28 is: 785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.93 : 1,364.78 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.93/1,364.78 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.93x = 1,364.78 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.93x = 776,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,939.11/988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.64

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