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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.55, 1,483.68 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.55, 1,483.68 and 550.23 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.55 : 1,483.68 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.55/1,483.68 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.55x = 1,483.68 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.55x = 816,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,365.25/988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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