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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,490.43 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,490.43 and 500.68 is: 750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,490.43 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,490.43 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,490.43 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 746,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,228.49/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.08

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