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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,369.98 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,369.98 and 643.68 is: 887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,369.98 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,369.98 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,369.98 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 881,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,828.73/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.99

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