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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.03, 1,487.92 and 505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.03, 1,487.92 and 505.41 is: 757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.03 : 1,487.92 = 505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.03/1,487.92 = 505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.03x = 1,487.92 × 505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.03x = 752,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,003.75/993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.28

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