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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,490.49 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,490.49 and 531.02 is: 796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,490.49 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,490.49 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,490.49 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 791,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,483.73/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.76

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