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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.66, 1,483.79 and 811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.66, 1,483.79 and 811.41 is: 1,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.66 : 1,483.79 = 811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.66/1,483.79 = 811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.66x = 1,483.79 × 811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.66x = 1,203,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,954.62/993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.64

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