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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,483.68 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,483.68 and 556.08 is: 834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,483.68 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,483.68 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,483.68 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 825,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,044.77/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.39

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