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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.70, 1,483.49 and 577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.70, 1,483.49 and 577.83 is: 867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.70 : 1,483.49 = 577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.70/1,483.49 = 577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.70x = 1,483.49 × 577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.70x = 857,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,202.14/988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.00

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