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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.74, 1,483.02 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.74, 1,483.02 and 502.11 is: 753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.74 : 1,483.02 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.74/1,483.02 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.74x = 1,483.02 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.74x = 744,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,639.17/988.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.12

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