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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.64, 1,490.44 and 559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.64, 1,490.44 and 559.88 is: 839.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.64 : 1,490.44 = 559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.64/1,490.44 = 559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.64x = 1,490.44 × 559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.64x = 834,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,467.55/993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.81

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