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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,372.76 and 714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,372.76 and 714.63 is: 987.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,372.76 = 714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,372.76 = 714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,372.76 × 714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 981,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,019.73/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.46

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