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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.94, 1,491.33 and 507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.94, 1,491.33 and 507.86 is: 761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.94 : 1,491.33 = 507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.94/1,491.33 = 507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.94x = 1,491.33 × 507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.94x = 757,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,386.85/994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.24

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