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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.04, 1,370.20 and 600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.04, 1,370.20 and 600.10 is: 828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.04 : 1,370.20 = 600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.04/1,370.20 = 600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.04x = 1,370.20 × 600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.04x = 822,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,257.02/993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.02

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