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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.07, 1,489.55 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.07, 1,489.55 and 343.78 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.07 : 1,489.55 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.07/1,489.55 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.07x = 1,489.55 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.07x = 512,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,077.50/993.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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