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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,488.10 and 504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,488.10 and 504.87 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,488.10 = 504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,488.10 = 504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,488.10 × 504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 751,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,297.05/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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