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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.33, 1,490.13 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.33, 1,490.13 and 506.13 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.33 : 1,490.13 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.33/1,490.13 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.33x = 1,490.13 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.33x = 754,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,199.50/993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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