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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.78, 1,487.70 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.78, 1,487.70 and 530.46 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.78 : 1,487.70 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.78/1,487.70 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.78x = 1,487.70 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.78x = 789,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,165.34/993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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