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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.97, 1,480.35 and 679.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.97, 1,480.35 and 679.01 is: 1,016.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.97 : 1,480.35 = 679.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.97/1,480.35 = 679.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.97x = 1,480.35 × 679.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.97x = 1,005,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,172.45/988.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.38

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