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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.41, 1,369.90 and 600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.41, 1,369.90 and 600.20 is: 827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.41 : 1,369.90 = 600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.41/1,369.90 = 600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.41x = 1,369.90 × 600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.41x = 822,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,213.98/993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.67

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