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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,481.24 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,481.24 and 371.64 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,481.24 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,481.24 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,481.24 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 550,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,484.09/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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