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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.59, 1,482.75 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.59, 1,482.75 and 258.22 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.59 : 1,482.75 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.59/1,482.75 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.59x = 1,482.75 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.59x = 382,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,875.71/988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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