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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.23, 1,487.91 and 530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.23, 1,487.91 and 530.85 is: 795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.23 : 1,487.91 = 530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.23/1,487.91 = 530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.23x = 1,487.91 × 530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.23x = 789,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,857.02/993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.24

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