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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.88, 1,482.08 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.88, 1,482.08 and 502.06 is: 752.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.88 : 1,482.08 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.88/1,482.08 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.88x = 1,482.08 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.88x = 744,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,093.08/988.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.46

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