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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,485.02 and 502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,485.02 and 502.57 is: 753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,485.02 = 502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,485.02 = 502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,485.02 × 502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 746,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,326.79/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.72

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