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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,486.30 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,486.30 and 503.34 is: 755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,486.30 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,486.30 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,486.30 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 748,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,114.24/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.72

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