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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.93, 1,480.66 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.93, 1,480.66 and 500.96 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.93 : 1,480.66 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.93/1,480.66 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.93x = 1,480.66 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.93x = 741,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,753.88/988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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