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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.64, 1,490.62 and 506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.64, 1,490.62 and 506.43 is: 759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.64 : 1,490.62 = 506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.64/1,490.62 = 506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.64x = 1,490.62 × 506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.64x = 754,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,894.69/993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.73

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