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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,483.31 and 556.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,483.31 and 556.07 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,483.31 = 556.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,483.31 = 556.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,483.31 × 556.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 824,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,818.17/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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