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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.11, 1,370.03 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.11, 1,370.03 and 600.08 is: 827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.11 : 1,370.03 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.11/1,370.03 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.11x = 1,370.03 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.11x = 822,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,117.75/993.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.83

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