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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.96, 1,365.40 and 635.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.96, 1,365.40 and 635.03 is: 876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.96 : 1,365.40 = 635.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.96/1,365.40 = 635.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.96x = 1,365.40 × 635.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.96x = 867,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,069.96/988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.75

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