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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.75, 1,487.69 and 684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.75, 1,487.69 and 684.95 is: 1,025.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.75 : 1,487.69 = 684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.75/1,487.69 = 684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.75x = 1,487.69 × 684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.75x = 1,018,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,982.40/993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.39

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