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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.08, 1,369.31 and 805.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.08, 1,369.31 and 805.99 is: 1,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.08 : 1,369.31 = 805.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.08/1,369.31 = 805.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.08x = 1,369.31 × 805.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.08x = 1,103,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,650.17/993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.34

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