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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.53, 1,490.46 and 500.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.53, 1,490.46 and 500.17 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.53 : 1,490.46 = 500.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.53/1,490.46 = 500.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.53x = 1,490.46 × 500.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.53x = 745,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,483.38/993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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