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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,489.92 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,489.92 and 472.72 is: 709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,489.92 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,489.92 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,489.92 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 704,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,314.98/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.17

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