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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.52, 1,482.02 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.52, 1,482.02 and 598.43 is: 897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.52 : 1,482.02 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.52/1,482.02 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.52x = 1,482.02 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.52x = 886,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,877.82/988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.18

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