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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,486.98 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,486.98 and 505.16 is: 756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,486.98 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,486.98 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,486.98 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 751,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,162.82/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.34

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