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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,494.40 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,494.40 and 502.64 is: 753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,494.40 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,494.40 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,494.40 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 751,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,145.22/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.39

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