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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,479.96 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,479.96 and 622.04 is: 931.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.16 : 1,479.96 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.16/1,479.96 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.16x = 1,479.96 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.16x = 920,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,586.92/988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.62

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