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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,492.29 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,492.29 and 481.50 is: 722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,492.29 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,492.29 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,492.29 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 718,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,537.64/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.25

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