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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.33, 1,490.01 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.33, 1,490.01 and 507.52 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.33 : 1,490.01 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.33/1,490.01 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.33x = 1,490.01 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.33x = 756,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,209.88/994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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