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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.65, 1,482.75 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.65, 1,482.75 and 372.38 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.65 : 1,482.75 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.65/1,482.75 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.65x = 1,482.75 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.65x = 552,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,139.03/988.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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