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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,489.59 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,489.59 and 607.50 is: 911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,489.59 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,489.59 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,489.59 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 904,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,925.93/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.25

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