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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,481.40 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,481.40 and 603.60 is: 904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,481.40 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,481.40 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,481.40 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 894,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,173.04/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.30

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