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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.57, 1,489.23 and 505.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.57, 1,489.23 and 505.59 is: 757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.57 : 1,489.23 = 505.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.57/1,489.23 = 505.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.57x = 1,489.23 × 505.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.57x = 752,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,939.80/993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.81

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