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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,370.86 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,370.86 and 594.86 is: 821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,370.86 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,370.86 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,370.86 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 815,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,469.78/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.17

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