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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.01, 1,481.02 and 641.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.01, 1,481.02 and 641.57 is: 961.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.01 : 1,481.02 = 641.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.01/1,481.02 = 641.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.01x = 1,481.02 × 641.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.01x = 950,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,178.00/988.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.71

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