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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.25, 1,487.85 and 749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.25, 1,487.85 and 749.71 is: 1,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.25 : 1,487.85 = 749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.25/1,487.85 = 749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.25x = 1,487.85 × 749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.25x = 1,115,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,456.02/993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.04

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