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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.66, 1,490.69 and 737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.66, 1,490.69 and 737.02 is: 1,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.66 : 1,490.69 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.66/1,490.69 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.66x = 1,490.69 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.66x = 1,098,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,668.34/993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.68

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