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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.08, 1,482.24 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.08, 1,482.24 and 500.88 is: 751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.08 : 1,482.24 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.08/1,482.24 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.08x = 1,482.24 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.08x = 742,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,424.37/988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.38

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