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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,489.98 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,489.98 and 531.28 is: 796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,489.98 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,489.98 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,489.98 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 791,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,596.57/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.70

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