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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.48, 1,482.96 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.48, 1,482.96 and 501.44 is: 751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.48 : 1,482.96 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.48/1,482.96 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.48x = 1,482.96 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.48x = 743,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,615.46/989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.52

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