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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.24, 1,486.71 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.24, 1,486.71 and 503.64 is: 756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.24 : 1,486.71 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.24/1,486.71 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.24x = 1,486.71 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.24x = 748,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,766.62/990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.15

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