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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.26, 1,370.70 and 600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.26, 1,370.70 and 600.54 is: 828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.26 : 1,370.70 = 600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.26/1,370.70 = 600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.26x = 1,370.70 × 600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.26x = 823,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,160.18/993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.75

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