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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,480.47 and 555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,480.47 and 555.70 is: 832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,480.47 = 555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,480.47 = 555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,480.47 × 555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 822,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,697.18/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.47

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