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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.75, 1,491.30 and 507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.75, 1,491.30 and 507.13 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.75 : 1,491.30 = 507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.75/1,491.30 = 507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.75x = 1,491.30 × 507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.75x = 756,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,282.97/993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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