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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.82, 1,491.27 and 665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.82, 1,491.27 and 665.02 is: 997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.82 : 1,491.27 = 665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.82/1,491.27 = 665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.82x = 1,491.27 × 665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.82x = 991,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,724.38/993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.89

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