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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.45, 1,370.21 and 600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.45, 1,370.21 and 600.06 is: 827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.45 : 1,370.21 = 600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.45/1,370.21 = 600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.45x = 1,370.21 × 600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.45x = 822,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,205.21/993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.63

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