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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.29, 1,483.44 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.29, 1,483.44 and 495.05 is: 743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.29 : 1,483.44 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.29/1,483.44 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.29x = 1,483.44 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.29x = 734,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,380.68/988.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.08

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