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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.74, 1,485.30 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.74, 1,485.30 and 503.94 is: 755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.74 : 1,485.30 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.74/1,485.30 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.74x = 1,485.30 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.74x = 748,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,502.08/990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.50

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