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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,481.84 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,481.84 and 475.76 is: 713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,481.84 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,481.84 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,481.84 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 705,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,000.20/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.27

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