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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.53, 1,490.70 and 531.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.53, 1,490.70 and 531.83 is: 797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.53 : 1,490.70 = 531.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.53/1,490.70 = 531.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.53x = 1,490.70 × 531.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.53x = 792,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,804.70/993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.97

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