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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.44, 1,370.72 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.44, 1,370.72 and 600.48 is: 828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.44 : 1,370.72 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.44/1,370.72 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.44x = 1,370.72 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.44x = 823,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,089.95/993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.53

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