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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.46, 1,481.88 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.46, 1,481.88 and 555.56 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.46 : 1,481.88 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.46/1,481.88 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.46x = 1,481.88 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.46x = 823,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,273.25/988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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