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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.37, 1,479.96 and 833.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.37, 1,479.96 and 833.91 is: 1,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.37 : 1,479.96 = 833.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.37/1,479.96 = 833.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.37x = 1,479.96 × 833.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.37x = 1,234,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,153.44/988.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.68

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