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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,484.87 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,484.87 and 503.82 is: 755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,484.87 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,484.87 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,484.87 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 748,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,104.68/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.28

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