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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.56, 1,493.04 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.56, 1,493.04 and 531.68 is: 798.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.56 : 1,493.04 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.56/1,493.04 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.56x = 1,493.04 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.56x = 793,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,819.51/993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.96

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