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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,370.50 and 599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,370.50 and 599.96 is: 828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,370.50 = 599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,370.50 = 599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,370.50 × 599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 822,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,245.18/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.02

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