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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.08, 1,489.68 and 506.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.08, 1,489.68 and 506.00 is: 759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.08 : 1,489.68 = 506.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.08/1,489.68 = 506.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.08x = 1,489.68 × 506.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.08x = 753,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,770.63/993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.03

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