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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.82, 1,492.63 and 508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.82, 1,492.63 and 508.21 is: 762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.82 : 1,492.63 = 508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.82/1,492.63 = 508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.82x = 1,492.63 × 508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.82x = 758,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,564.49/994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.52

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