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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.40, 1,370.93 and 600.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.40, 1,370.93 and 600.35 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.40 : 1,370.93 = 600.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.40/1,370.93 = 600.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.40x = 1,370.93 × 600.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.40x = 823,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,027.97/993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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