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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.02, 1,481.31 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.02, 1,481.31 and 603.18 is: 904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.02 : 1,481.31 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.02/1,481.31 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.02x = 1,481.31 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.02x = 893,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,496.57/988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.33

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