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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,480.56 and 712.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988, 1,480.56 and 712.88 is: 1,068.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988 : 1,480.56 = 712.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988/1,480.56 = 712.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988x = 1,480.56 × 712.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988x = 1,055,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,461.61/988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.28

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