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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.35, 1,371.46 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.35, 1,371.46 and 679.14 is: 937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.35 : 1,371.46 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.35/1,371.46 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.35x = 1,371.46 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.35x = 931,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,411.65/993.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.64

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