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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.94, 1,483.30 and 501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.94, 1,483.30 and 501.34 is: 752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.94 : 1,483.30 = 501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.94/1,483.30 = 501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.94x = 1,483.30 × 501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.94x = 743,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,637.62/987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.72

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