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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.20, 1,370.62 and 600.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.20, 1,370.62 and 600.35 is: 828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.20 : 1,370.62 = 600.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.20/1,370.62 = 600.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.20x = 1,370.62 × 600.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.20x = 822,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,845.61/993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.48

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