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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.79, 1,480.44 and 744.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.79, 1,480.44 and 744.57 is: 1,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.79 : 1,480.44 = 744.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.79/1,480.44 = 744.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.79x = 1,480.44 × 744.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.79x = 1,102,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,294.00/988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.80

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