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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,484.54 and 624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,484.54 and 624.36 is: 937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,484.54 = 624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,484.54 = 624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,484.54 × 624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 926,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,887.39/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.35

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