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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.89, 1,482.93 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.89, 1,482.93 and 372.29 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.89 : 1,482.93 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.89/1,482.93 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.89x = 1,482.93 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.89x = 552,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,072.60/988.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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