Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,479.48 and 500.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,479.48 and 500.16 is: 748.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988.16 : 1,479.48 = 500.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988.16/1,479.48 = 500.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988.16x = 1,479.48 × 500.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988.16x = 739,976.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,976.72/988.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748.84
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