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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.42, 1,482.48 and 622.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.42, 1,482.48 and 622.09 is: 933.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.42 : 1,482.48 = 622.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.42/1,482.48 = 622.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.42x = 1,482.48 × 622.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.42x = 922,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,235.98/988.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.04

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