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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.21, 1,369.55 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.21, 1,369.55 and 620.06 is: 855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.21 : 1,369.55 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.21/1,369.55 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.21x = 1,369.55 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.21x = 849,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,197.88/993.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.00

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