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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,486.96 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,486.96 and 664.58 is: 994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,486.96 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,486.96 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,486.96 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 988,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,203.88/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.79

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