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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,491.48 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,491.48 and 506.52 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,491.48 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,491.48 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,491.48 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 755,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,464.45/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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