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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,480.68 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,480.68 and 699.12 is: 1,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,480.68 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,480.68 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,480.68 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 1,035,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,173.00/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.53

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