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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,488.75 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,488.75 and 607.50 is: 910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,488.75 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,488.75 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,488.75 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 904,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,415.63/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.74

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