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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.90, 1,493.31 and 508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.90, 1,493.31 and 508.30 is: 762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.90 : 1,493.31 = 508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.90/1,493.31 = 508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.90x = 1,493.31 × 508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.90x = 759,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,049.47/994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.94

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