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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,489.52 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,489.52 and 376.64 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,489.52 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,489.52 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,489.52 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 561,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,020.27/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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