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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,481.08 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,481.08 and 622.40 is: 932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.16 : 1,481.08 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.16/1,481.08 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.16x = 1,481.08 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.16x = 921,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,824.19/988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.87

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