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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.59, 1,482.99 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.59, 1,482.99 and 339.38 is: 509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.59 : 1,482.99 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.59/1,482.99 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.59x = 1,482.99 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.59x = 503,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,297.15/988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.11

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