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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.52, 1,483.68 and 501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.52, 1,483.68 and 501.92 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.52 : 1,483.68 = 501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.52/1,483.68 = 501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.52x = 1,483.68 × 501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.52x = 744,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,688.67/988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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