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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,479.16 and 598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,479.16 and 598.19 is: 895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,479.16 = 598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,479.16 = 598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,479.16 × 598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 884,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,812.07/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.19

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