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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.98, 1,489.97 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.98, 1,489.97 and 377.53 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.98 : 1,489.97 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.98/1,489.97 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.98x = 1,489.97 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.98x = 562,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,505.59/993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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