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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.25, 1,481.99 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.25, 1,481.99 and 294.75 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.25 : 1,481.99 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.25/1,481.99 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.25x = 1,481.99 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.25x = 436,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,815.08/988.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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