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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.12, 1,487.16 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.12, 1,487.16 and 559.68 is: 838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.12 : 1,487.16 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.12/1,487.16 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.12x = 1,487.16 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.12x = 832,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,333.71/993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.10

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