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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,480.92 and 843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,480.92 and 843.20 is: 1,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,480.92 = 843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,480.92 = 843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,480.92 × 843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 1,248,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,711.74/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.75

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