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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.99, 1,364.23 and 821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.99, 1,364.23 and 821.76 is: 1,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.99 : 1,364.23 = 821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.99/1,364.23 = 821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.99x = 1,364.23 × 821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.99x = 1,121,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,068.61/988.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.55

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