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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.92, 1,491.08 and 531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.92, 1,491.08 and 531.96 is: 798.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.92 : 1,491.08 = 531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.92/1,491.08 = 531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.92x = 1,491.08 × 531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.92x = 793,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,194.92/993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.05

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