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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.49, 1,483.36 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.49, 1,483.36 and 550.08 is: 825.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.49 : 1,483.36 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.49/1,483.36 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.49x = 1,483.36 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.49x = 815,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,965.29/988.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.46

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