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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.05, 1,477.98 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.05, 1,477.98 and 574.80 is: 859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.05 : 1,477.98 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.05/1,477.98 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.05x = 1,477.98 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.05x = 849,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,542.90/988.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.82

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