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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.68, 1,483.36 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.68, 1,483.36 and 623.04 is: 934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.68 : 1,483.36 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.68/1,483.36 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.68x = 1,483.36 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.68x = 924,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,192.61/988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.77

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