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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,482.48 and 502.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,482.48 and 502.18 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,482.48 = 502.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,482.48 = 502.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,482.48 × 502.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 744,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,471.81/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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