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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.30, 1,371.83 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.30, 1,371.83 and 663.12 is: 915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.30 : 1,371.83 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.30/1,371.83 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.30x = 1,371.83 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.30x = 909,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,684.59/993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.82

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