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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.28, 1,368.78 and 730.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.28, 1,368.78 and 730.84 is: 1,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.28 : 1,368.78 = 730.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.28/1,368.78 = 730.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.28x = 1,368.78 × 730.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.28x = 1,000,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,359.18/993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.13

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