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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,491.69 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,491.69 and 508.11 is: 761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,491.69 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,491.69 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,491.69 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 757,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,942.61/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.88

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