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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.87, 1,488.00 and 505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.87, 1,488.00 and 505.88 is: 757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.87 : 1,488.00 = 505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.87/1,488.00 = 505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.87x = 1,488.00 × 505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.87x = 752,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,749.48/993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.39

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