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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.86, 1,483.02 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.86, 1,483.02 and 372.54 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.86 : 1,483.02 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.86/1,483.02 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.86x = 1,483.02 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.86x = 552,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,484.27/988.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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