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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,480.83 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,480.83 and 622.72 is: 932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,480.83 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,480.83 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,480.83 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 922,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,142.46/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.55

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