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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,370.19 and 744.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,370.19 and 744.57 is: 1,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,370.19 = 744.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,370.19 = 744.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,370.19 × 744.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 1,020,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,202.37/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.15

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