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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.48, 1,480.56 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.48, 1,480.56 and 662.32 is: 992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.48 : 1,480.56 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.48/1,480.56 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.48x = 1,480.56 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.48x = 980,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,604.50/988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.03

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