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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.90, 1,488.96 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.90, 1,488.96 and 559.74 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.90 : 1,488.96 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.90/1,488.96 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.90x = 1,488.96 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.90x = 833,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,430.47/993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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