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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.29, 1,485.53 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.29, 1,485.53 and 503.21 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.29 : 1,485.53 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.29/1,485.53 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.29x = 1,485.53 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.29x = 747,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,533.55/990.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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