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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.64, 1,490.70 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.64, 1,490.70 and 531.88 is: 797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.64 : 1,490.70 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.64/1,490.70 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.64x = 1,490.70 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.64x = 792,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,873.52/993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.95

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