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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.73, 1,490.60 and 684.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.73, 1,490.60 and 684.65 is: 1,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.73 : 1,490.60 = 684.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.73/1,490.60 = 684.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.73x = 1,490.60 × 684.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.73x = 1,020,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,539.29/993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.98

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