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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.54, 1,482.72 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.54, 1,482.72 and 501.21 is: 751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.54 : 1,482.72 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.54/1,482.72 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.54x = 1,482.72 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.54x = 743,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,154.09/988.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.77

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