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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.76, 1,481.00 and 467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.76, 1,481.00 and 467.98 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.76 : 1,481.00 = 467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.76/1,481.00 = 467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.76x = 1,481.00 × 467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.76x = 693,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,075.85/988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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