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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.72, 1,493 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.72, 1,493 and 508.12 is: 762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.72 : 1,493 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.72/1,493 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.72x = 1,493 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.72x = 758,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,623.16/994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.65

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