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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.03, 1,487.26 and 772.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.03, 1,487.26 and 772.51 is: 1,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.03 : 1,487.26 = 772.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.03/1,487.26 = 772.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.03x = 1,487.26 × 772.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.03x = 1,148,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,917.57/993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.98

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