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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,371.16 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,371.16 and 600.72 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,371.16 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,371.16 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,371.16 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 823,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,683.24/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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