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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.53, 1,488.18 and 504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.53, 1,488.18 and 504.93 is: 757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.53 : 1,488.18 = 504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.53/1,488.18 = 504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.53x = 1,488.18 × 504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.53x = 751,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,426.73/991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.85

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