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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.29, 1,490.18 and 701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.29, 1,490.18 and 701.36 is: 1,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.29 : 1,490.18 = 701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.29/1,490.18 = 701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.29x = 1,490.18 × 701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.29x = 1,045,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,155.22/993.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.22

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