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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,371.06 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,371.06 and 600.44 is: 828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,371.06 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,371.06 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,371.06 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 823,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,239.27/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.73

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