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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,486.50 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,486.50 and 504.90 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,486.50 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,486.50 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,486.50 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 750,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,533.85/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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