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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.02, 1,481.36 and 487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.02, 1,481.36 and 487.63 is: 731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.02 : 1,481.36 = 487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.02/1,481.36 = 487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.02x = 1,481.36 × 487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.02x = 722,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,355.58/988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.11

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