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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.38, 1,482.59 and 757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.38, 1,482.59 and 757.68 is: 1,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.38 : 1,482.59 = 757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.38/1,482.59 = 757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.38x = 1,482.59 × 757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.38x = 1,123,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,328.79/988.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.54

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