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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.99, 1,491.96 and 500.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.99, 1,491.96 and 500.89 is: 751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.99 : 1,491.96 = 500.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.99/1,491.96 = 500.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.99x = 1,491.96 × 500.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.99x = 747,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,307.84/994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.07

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