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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.03, 1,481.49 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.03, 1,481.49 and 622.04 is: 932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.03 : 1,481.49 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.03/1,481.49 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.03x = 1,481.49 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.03x = 921,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,538.63/988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.71

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