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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,487.79 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,487.79 and 504.34 is: 755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,487.79 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,487.79 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,487.79 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 750,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,350.75/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.12

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