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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,489.92 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,489.92 and 560.32 is: 840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,489.92 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,489.92 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,489.92 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 834,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,831.97/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.07

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