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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.23, 1,368.44 and 727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.23, 1,368.44 and 727.22 is: 1,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.23 : 1,368.44 = 727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.23/1,368.44 = 727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.23x = 1,368.44 × 727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.23x = 995,155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,155.33/993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.94

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