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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.81, 1,483.21 and 928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.81, 1,483.21 and 928.67 is: 1,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.81 : 1,483.21 = 928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.81/1,483.21 = 928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.81x = 1,483.21 × 928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.81x = 1,377,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,408.92/988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.00

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