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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.48, 1,487.09 and 503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.48, 1,487.09 and 503.87 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.48 : 1,487.09 = 503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.48/1,487.09 = 503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.48x = 1,487.09 × 503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.48x = 749,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,300.04/990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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