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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.96, 1,489.32 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.96, 1,489.32 and 750.96 is: 1,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.96 : 1,489.32 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.96/1,489.32 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.96x = 1,489.32 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.96x = 1,118,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,419.75/993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.22

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