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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.23, 1,490.19 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.23, 1,490.19 and 604.02 is: 906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.23 : 1,490.19 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.23/1,490.19 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.23x = 1,490.19 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.23x = 900,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,104.56/993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.24

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