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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.18, 1,490.22 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.18, 1,490.22 and 506.64 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.18 : 1,490.22 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.18/1,490.22 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.18x = 1,490.22 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.18x = 755,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,005.06/993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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