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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,483.28 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,483.28 and 580.88 is: 871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,483.28 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,483.28 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,483.28 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 861,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,607.69/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.30

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