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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.56, 1,482.66 and 495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.56, 1,482.66 and 495.27 is: 742.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.56 : 1,482.66 = 495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.56/1,482.66 = 495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.56x = 1,482.66 × 495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.56x = 734,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,317.02/988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.81

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