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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.09, 1,485.96 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.09, 1,485.96 and 503.20 is: 754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.09 : 1,485.96 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.09/1,485.96 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.09x = 1,485.96 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.09x = 747,735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,735.07/991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.46

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