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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.11, 1,370.67 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.11, 1,370.67 and 620.33 is: 856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.11 : 1,370.67 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.11/1,370.67 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.11x = 1,370.67 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.11x = 850,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,273.60/993.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.17

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