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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,489.02 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,489.02 and 560.92 is: 840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,489.02 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,489.02 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,489.02 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 835,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,221.10/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.67

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