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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.98, 1,491.84 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.98, 1,491.84 and 532.14 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.98 : 1,491.84 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.98/1,491.84 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.98x = 1,491.84 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.98x = 793,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,867.74/993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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