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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.17, 1,488.08 and 601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.17, 1,488.08 and 601.99 is: 901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.17 : 1,488.08 = 601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.17/1,488.08 = 601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.17x = 1,488.08 × 601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.17x = 895,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,809.28/993.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.97

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