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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.34, 1,486.41 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.34, 1,486.41 and 503.72 is: 756.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.34 : 1,486.41 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.34/1,486.41 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.34x = 1,486.41 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.34x = 748,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,734.45/990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.04

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