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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.12, 1,370.81 and 619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.12, 1,370.81 and 619.87 is: 855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.12 : 1,370.81 = 619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.12/1,370.81 = 619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.12x = 1,370.81 × 619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.12x = 849,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,723.99/993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.61

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