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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,482.48 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,482.48 and 663.48 is: 994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,482.48 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,482.48 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,482.48 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 983,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,595.83/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.74

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