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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.53, 1,486.68 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.53, 1,486.68 and 503.93 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.53 : 1,486.68 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.53/1,486.68 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.53x = 1,486.68 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.53x = 749,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,182.65/990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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