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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,490.48 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,490.48 and 506.72 is: 760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,490.48 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,490.48 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,490.48 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 755,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,256.03/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.06

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