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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.66, 1,486.85 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.66, 1,486.85 and 504.46 is: 756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.66 : 1,486.85 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.66/1,486.85 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.66x = 1,486.85 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.66x = 750,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,056.35/991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.36

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