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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.14, 1,369.86 and 620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.14, 1,369.86 and 620.18 is: 855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.14 : 1,369.86 = 620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.14/1,369.86 = 620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.14x = 1,369.86 × 620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.14x = 849,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,559.77/993.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.43

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