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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.24, 1,497.12 and 485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.24, 1,497.12 and 485.12 is: 727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.24 : 1,497.12 = 485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.24/1,497.12 = 485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.24x = 1,497.12 × 485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.24x = 726,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,282.85/998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.56

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