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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.05, 1,484.75 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.05, 1,484.75 and 504.44 is: 755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.05 : 1,484.75 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.05/1,484.75 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.05x = 1,484.75 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.05x = 748,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,957.34/991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.72

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