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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,491.73 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,491.73 and 500.72 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,491.73 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,491.73 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,491.73 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 746,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,930.34/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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