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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.13, 1,479.56 and 640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.13, 1,479.56 and 640.46 is: 958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.13 : 1,479.56 = 640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.13/1,479.56 = 640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.13x = 1,479.56 × 640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.13x = 947,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,588.40/988.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.98

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