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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.44, 1,489.73 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.44, 1,489.73 and 531.14 is: 796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.44 : 1,489.73 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.44/1,489.73 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.44x = 1,489.73 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.44x = 791,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,245.09/993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.47

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