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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.13, 1,376.80 and 940.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.13, 1,376.80 and 940.47 is: 1,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.13 : 1,376.80 = 940.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.13/1,376.80 = 940.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.13x = 1,376.80 × 940.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.13x = 1,294,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,832.23/993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.79

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