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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.76, 1,483.18 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.76, 1,483.18 and 501.68 is: 752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.76 : 1,483.18 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.76/1,483.18 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.76x = 1,483.18 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.76x = 744,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,081.74/988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.54

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