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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.04, 1,370.46 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.04, 1,370.46 and 682 is: 941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.04 : 1,370.46 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.04/1,370.46 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.04x = 1,370.46 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.04x = 934,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,653.72/993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.20

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