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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,486.03 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,486.03 and 503.47 is: 755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,486.03 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,486.03 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,486.03 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 748,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,171.52/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.67

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