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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.00, 1,371.44 and 677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.00, 1,371.44 and 677.71 is: 935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.00 : 1,371.44 = 677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.00/1,371.44 = 677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.00x = 1,371.44 × 677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.00x = 929,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,442.00/993.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.99

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