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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.47, 1,486.11 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.47, 1,486.11 and 503.52 is: 754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.47 : 1,486.11 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.47/1,486.11 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.47x = 1,486.11 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.47x = 748,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,276.16/991.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.71

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