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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.04, 1,369.92 and 656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.04, 1,369.92 and 656.80 is: 906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.04 : 1,369.92 = 656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.04/1,369.92 = 656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.04x = 1,369.92 × 656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.04x = 899,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,763.46/993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.07

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