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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.06, 1,482.59 and 659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.06, 1,482.59 and 659.22 is: 989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.06 : 1,482.59 = 659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.06/1,482.59 = 659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.06x = 1,482.59 × 659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.06x = 977,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,352.98/988.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.16

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