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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.27, 1,481.59 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.27, 1,481.59 and 371.62 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.27 : 1,481.59 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.27/1,481.59 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.27x = 1,481.59 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.27x = 550,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,590.79/988.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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