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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.92, 1,483.38 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.92, 1,483.38 and 604.44 is: 906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.92 : 1,483.38 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.92/1,483.38 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.92x = 1,483.38 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.92x = 896,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,614.21/988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.66

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