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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.06, 1,491.18 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.06, 1,491.18 and 507.52 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.06 : 1,491.18 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.06/1,491.18 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.06x = 1,491.18 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.06x = 756,803.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,803.67/994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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