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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,489.68 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,489.68 and 669.20 is: 1,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,489.68 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,489.68 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,489.68 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 996,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,893.86/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.15

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