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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.36, 1,370.10 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.36, 1,370.10 and 600.12 is: 827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.36 : 1,370.10 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.36/1,370.10 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.36x = 1,370.10 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.36x = 822,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,224.41/993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.72

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