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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.55, 1,482.89 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.55, 1,482.89 and 372.27 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.55 : 1,482.89 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.55/1,482.89 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.55x = 1,482.89 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.55x = 552,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,033.60/988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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