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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.85, 1,485.70 and 744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.85, 1,485.70 and 744.63 is: 1,118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.85 : 1,485.70 = 744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.85/1,485.70 = 744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.85x = 1,485.70 × 744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.85x = 1,106,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,296.79/988.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.77

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