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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.15, 1,489.77 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.15, 1,489.77 and 343.89 is: 515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.15 : 1,489.77 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.15/1,489.77 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.15x = 1,489.77 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.15x = 512,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,317.01/993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.85

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