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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,370.40 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993, 1,370.40 and 600.12 is: 828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,370.40 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,370.40 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,370.40 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 822,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,404.45/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.20

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