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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.41, 1,488.57 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.41, 1,488.57 and 376.79 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.41 : 1,488.57 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.41/1,488.57 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.41x = 1,488.57 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.41x = 560,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,870.49/993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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