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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.96, 1,481.68 and 784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.96, 1,481.68 and 784.80 is: 1,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.96 : 1,481.68 = 784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.96/1,481.68 = 784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.96x = 1,481.68 × 784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.96x = 1,162,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,822.46/988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.80

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