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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.18, 1,479.07 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.18, 1,479.07 and 542.81 is: 812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.18 : 1,479.07 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.18/1,479.07 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.18x = 1,479.07 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.18x = 802,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,858.36/988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.46

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