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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.17, 1,483.62 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.17, 1,483.62 and 501.56 is: 753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.17 : 1,483.62 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.17/1,483.62 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.17x = 1,483.62 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.17x = 744,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,120.71/988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.03

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