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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,480.80 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,480.80 and 658.10 is: 986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,480.80 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,480.80 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,480.80 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 974,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,514.48/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.25

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