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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.39, 1,372.22 and 746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.39, 1,372.22 and 746.58 is: 1,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.39 : 1,372.22 = 746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.39/1,372.22 = 746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.39x = 1,372.22 × 746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.39x = 1,024,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,468.27/993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.29

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