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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.53, 1,482.31 and 577.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.53, 1,482.31 and 577.81 is: 866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.53 : 1,482.31 = 577.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.53/1,482.31 = 577.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.53x = 1,482.31 × 577.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.53x = 856,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,493.54/988.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.43

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