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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.36, 1,497.54 and 485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.36, 1,497.54 and 485.72 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.36 : 1,497.54 = 485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.36/1,497.54 = 485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.36x = 1,497.54 × 485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.36x = 727,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,385.13/998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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