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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,480.83 and 879.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,480.83 and 879.09 is: 1,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,480.83 = 879.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,480.83 = 879.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,480.83 × 879.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 1,301,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,782.84/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.01

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