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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.64, 1,483.87 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.64, 1,483.87 and 502.04 is: 753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.64 : 1,483.87 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.64/1,483.87 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.64x = 1,483.87 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.64x = 744,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,962.09/988.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.52

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