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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,488.30 and 559.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,488.30 and 559.39 is: 838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,488.30 = 559.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,488.30 = 559.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,488.30 × 559.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 832,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,540.14/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.27

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