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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,484.70 and 701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,484.70 and 701.80 is: 1,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,484.70 = 701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,484.70 = 701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,484.70 × 701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 1,041,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,962.46/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.72

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