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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.55, 1,483.08 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.55, 1,483.08 and 578.04 is: 867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.55 : 1,483.08 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.55/1,483.08 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.55x = 1,483.08 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.55x = 857,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,272.15/988.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.20

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