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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,369.38 and 771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993, 1,369.38 and 771.60 is: 1,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,369.38 = 771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,369.38 = 771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,369.38 × 771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 1,056,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,613.61/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.06

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