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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,487.75 and 504.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,487.75 and 504.31 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,487.75 = 504.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,487.75 = 504.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,487.75 × 504.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 750,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,277.24/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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