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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.52, 1,481.82 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.52, 1,481.82 and 475.24 is: 712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.52 : 1,481.82 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.52/1,481.82 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.52x = 1,481.82 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.52x = 704,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,220.14/988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.40

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