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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,488.12 and 504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,488.12 and 504.56 is: 757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,488.12 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,488.12 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,488.12 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 750,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,845.83/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.53

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