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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.36, 1,483.62 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.36, 1,483.62 and 555.64 is: 834.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.36 : 1,483.62 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.36/1,483.62 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.36x = 1,483.62 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.36x = 824,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,358.62/988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.07

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