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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.47, 1,481.04 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.47, 1,481.04 and 622.44 is: 932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.47 : 1,481.04 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.47/1,481.04 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.47x = 1,481.04 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.47x = 921,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,858.54/988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.61

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