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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.66, 1,481.84 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.66, 1,481.84 and 371.97 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.66 : 1,481.84 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.66/1,481.84 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.66x = 1,481.84 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.66x = 551,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,194.35/988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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