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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.13, 1,480.46 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.13, 1,480.46 and 658.90 is: 987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.13 : 1,480.46 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.13/1,480.46 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.13x = 1,480.46 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.13x = 975,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,464.40/988.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.18

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