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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,371.87 and 621.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,371.87 and 621.09 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,371.87 = 621.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,371.87 = 621.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,371.87 × 621.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 852,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,051.63/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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