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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.20, 1,481.09 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.20, 1,481.09 and 554.45 is: 830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.20 : 1,481.09 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.20/1,481.09 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.20x = 1,481.09 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.20x = 821,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,180.17/988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.99

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