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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,483.38 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,483.38 and 501.21 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,483.38 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,483.38 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,483.38 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 743,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,484.89/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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