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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.47, 1,370.66 and 600.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.47, 1,370.66 and 600.35 is: 828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.47 : 1,370.66 = 600.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.47/1,370.66 = 600.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.47x = 1,370.66 × 600.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.47x = 822,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,865.88/993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.28

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