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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.71, 1,482.01 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.71, 1,482.01 and 372.15 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.71 : 1,482.01 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.71/1,482.01 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.71x = 1,482.01 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.71x = 551,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,530.02/988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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