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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.83, 1,483.76 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.83, 1,483.76 and 599.76 is: 899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.83 : 1,483.76 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.83/1,483.76 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.83x = 1,483.76 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.83x = 889,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,896.90/988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.95

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