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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.12, 1,370.46 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.12, 1,370.46 and 600.12 is: 828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.12 : 1,370.46 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.12/1,370.46 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.12x = 1,370.46 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.12x = 822,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,440.46/993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.14

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