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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.82, 1,483.11 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.82, 1,483.11 and 372.46 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.82 : 1,483.11 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.82/1,483.11 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.82x = 1,483.11 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.82x = 552,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,395.44/988.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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