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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.99, 1,483.56 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.99, 1,483.56 and 339.72 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.99 : 1,483.56 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.99/1,483.56 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.99x = 1,483.56 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.99x = 503,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,995.00/988.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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