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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,370.96 and 600.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,370.96 and 600.29 is: 828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,370.96 = 600.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,370.96 = 600.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,370.96 × 600.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 822,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,963.72/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.56

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