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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.41, 1,371.40 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.41, 1,371.40 and 620.60 is: 856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.41 : 1,371.40 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.41/1,371.40 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.41x = 1,371.40 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.41x = 851,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,082.43/993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.73

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