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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,487.93 and 504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,487.93 and 504.89 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,487.93 = 504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,487.93 = 504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,487.93 × 504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 751,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,240.98/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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