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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.14, 1,483.12 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.14, 1,483.12 and 501.54 is: 752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.14 : 1,483.12 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.14/1,483.12 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.14x = 1,483.12 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.14x = 743,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,842.75/988.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.77

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