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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.87, 1,481.89 and 726.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.87, 1,481.89 and 726.81 is: 1,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.87 : 1,481.89 = 726.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.87/1,481.89 = 726.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.87x = 1,481.89 × 726.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.87x = 1,077,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,052.47/988.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.17

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