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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.71, 1,490.52 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.71, 1,490.52 and 555.20 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.71 : 1,490.52 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.71/1,490.52 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.71x = 1,490.52 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.71x = 827,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,536.70/993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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