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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.74, 1,484.46 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.74, 1,484.46 and 502.13 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.74 : 1,484.46 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.74/1,484.46 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.74x = 1,484.46 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.74x = 745,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,395.61/988.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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