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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.25, 1,493.32 and 929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.25, 1,493.32 and 929.06 is: 1,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.25 : 1,493.32 = 929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.25/1,493.32 = 929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.25x = 1,493.32 × 929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.25x = 1,387,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,383.88/993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.81

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