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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.96, 1,484.80 and 622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.96, 1,484.80 and 622.66 is: 934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.96 : 1,484.80 = 622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.96/1,484.80 = 622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.96x = 1,484.80 × 622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.96x = 924,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,525.57/988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.85

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