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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.92, 1,489.25 and 505.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.92, 1,489.25 and 505.31 is: 758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.92 : 1,489.25 = 505.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.92/1,489.25 = 505.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.92x = 1,489.25 × 505.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.92x = 752,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,532.92/991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.66

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