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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,488.38 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,488.38 and 504.90 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,488.38 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,488.38 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,488.38 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 751,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,480.54/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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