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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.34, 1,487.91 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.34, 1,487.91 and 504.72 is: 757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.34 : 1,487.91 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.34/1,487.91 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.34x = 1,487.91 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.34x = 750,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,977.94/991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.54

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