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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.13, 1,480.85 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.13, 1,480.85 and 371.22 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.13 : 1,480.85 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.13/1,480.85 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.13x = 1,480.85 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.13x = 549,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,715.12/988.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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