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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,489.31 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,489.31 and 505.97 is: 758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,489.31 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,489.31 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,489.31 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 753,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,543.65/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.49

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