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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.20, 1,371.03 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.20, 1,371.03 and 600.13 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.20 : 1,371.03 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.20/1,371.03 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.20x = 1,371.03 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.20x = 822,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,789.38/993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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