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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.46, 1,489.92 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.46, 1,489.92 and 506.20 is: 759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.46 : 1,489.92 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.46/1,489.92 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.46x = 1,489.92 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.46x = 754,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,197.50/993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.16

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