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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.64, 1,481.34 and 663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.64, 1,481.34 and 663.02 is: 993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.64 : 1,481.34 = 663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.64/1,481.34 = 663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.64x = 1,481.34 × 663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.64x = 982,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,158.05/988.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.44

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