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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.65, 1,483.23 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.65, 1,483.23 and 372.51 is: 558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.65 : 1,483.23 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.65/1,483.23 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.65x = 1,483.23 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.65x = 552,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,518.01/988.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.86

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