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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.42, 1,369.71 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.42, 1,369.71 and 806.22 is: 1,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.42 : 1,369.71 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.42/1,369.71 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.42x = 1,369.71 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.42x = 1,104,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,287.60/993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.60

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