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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.16, 1,483.98 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.16, 1,483.98 and 503.16 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.16 : 1,483.98 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.16/1,483.98 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.16x = 1,483.98 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.16x = 746,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,679.38/991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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