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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.09, 1,371.03 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.09, 1,371.03 and 662.07 is: 914.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.09 : 1,371.03 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.09/1,371.03 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.09x = 1,371.03 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.09x = 907,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,717.83/993.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.03

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