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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,370.21 and 600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,370.21 and 600.01 is: 827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,370.21 = 600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,370.21 = 600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,370.21 × 600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 822,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,139.70/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.89

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