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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.03, 1,481.12 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.03, 1,481.12 and 494.13 is: 740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.03 : 1,481.12 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.03/1,481.12 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.03x = 1,481.12 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.03x = 731,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,863.35/988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.73

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