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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.03, 1,490.35 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.03, 1,490.35 and 531.12 is: 797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.03 : 1,490.35 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.03/1,490.35 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.03x = 1,490.35 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.03x = 791,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,554.69/993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.11

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