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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.89, 1,483.23 and 622.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.89, 1,483.23 and 622.59 is: 933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.89 : 1,483.23 = 622.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.89/1,483.23 = 622.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.89x = 1,483.23 × 622.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.89x = 923,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,444.17/988.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.82

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