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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.33, 1,482.90 and 622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.33, 1,482.90 and 622.75 is: 934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.33 : 1,482.90 = 622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.33/1,482.90 = 622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.33x = 1,482.90 × 622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.33x = 923,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,475.98/988.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.38

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