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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.70, 1,483.48 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.70, 1,483.48 and 577.84 is: 867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.70 : 1,483.48 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.70/1,483.48 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.70x = 1,483.48 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.70x = 857,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,208.93/988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.00

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