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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,483.98 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,483.98 and 373.08 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,483.98 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,483.98 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,483.98 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 553,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,643.26/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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