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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.92, 1,490.87 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.92, 1,490.87 and 684.84 is: 1,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.92 : 1,490.87 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.92/1,490.87 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.92x = 1,490.87 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.92x = 1,021,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,014.71/993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.27

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