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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.60, 1,480.50 and 622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.60, 1,480.50 and 622.30 is: 931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.60 : 1,480.50 = 622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.60/1,480.50 = 622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.60x = 1,480.50 × 622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.60x = 921,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,315.15/988.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.94

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