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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,488.48 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,488.48 and 505.08 is: 758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,488.48 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,488.48 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,488.48 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 751,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,801.48/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.57

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