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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.31, 1,483.33 and 550.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.31, 1,483.33 and 550.00 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.31 : 1,483.33 = 550.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.31/1,483.33 = 550.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.31x = 1,483.33 × 550.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.31x = 815,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,832.78/988.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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