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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.02, 1,485.92 and 504.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.02, 1,485.92 and 504.41 is: 756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.02 : 1,485.92 = 504.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.02/1,485.92 = 504.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.02x = 1,485.92 × 504.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.02x = 749,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,512.91/991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.30

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