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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,370.58 and 594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,370.58 and 594.92 is: 820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,370.58 = 594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,370.58 = 594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,370.58 × 594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 815,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,385.45/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.74

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