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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.24, 1,481.52 and 395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.24, 1,481.52 and 395.32 is: 592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.24 : 1,481.52 = 395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.24/1,481.52 = 395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.24x = 1,481.52 × 395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.24x = 585,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,674.49/988.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.64

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