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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.21, 1,487.44 and 786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.21, 1,487.44 and 786.39 is: 1,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.21 : 1,487.44 = 786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.21/1,487.44 = 786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.21x = 1,487.44 × 786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.21x = 1,169,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,707.94/993.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.70

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