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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,485.12 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,485.12 and 504.48 is: 756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,485.12 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,485.12 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,485.12 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 749,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,213.34/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.23

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