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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,366.35 and 967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,366.35 and 967.58 is: 1,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,366.35 = 967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,366.35 = 967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,366.35 × 967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 1,322,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,052.93/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.35

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