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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.34, 1,494.18 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.34, 1,494.18 and 503.18 is: 753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.34 : 1,494.18 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.34/1,494.18 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.34x = 1,494.18 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.34x = 751,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,841.49/997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.85

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