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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.00, 1,489.56 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.00, 1,489.56 and 376.59 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.00 : 1,489.56 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.00/1,489.56 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.00x = 1,489.56 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.00x = 560,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,945.95/993.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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