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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.36, 1,370.60 and 643.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.36, 1,370.60 and 643.98 is: 888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.36 : 1,370.60 = 643.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.36/1,370.60 = 643.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.36x = 1,370.60 × 643.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.36x = 882,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,638.99/993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.54

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