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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,370.68 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,370.68 and 600.44 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,370.68 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,370.68 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,370.68 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 823,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,011.10/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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