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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.92, 1,482.36 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.92, 1,482.36 and 372.24 is: 557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.92 : 1,482.36 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.92/1,482.36 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.92x = 1,482.36 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.92x = 551,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,793.69/988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.98

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