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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.21, 1,490.63 and 531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.21, 1,490.63 and 531.33 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.21 : 1,490.63 = 531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.21/1,490.63 = 531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.21x = 1,490.63 × 531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.21x = 792,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,022.26/993.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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