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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.10, 1,370.62 and 644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.10, 1,370.62 and 644.38 is: 889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.10 : 1,370.62 = 644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.10/1,370.62 = 644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.10x = 1,370.62 × 644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.10x = 883,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,200.12/993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.34

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