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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.50, 1,371.03 and 644.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.50, 1,371.03 and 644.19 is: 888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.50 : 1,371.03 = 644.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.50/1,371.03 = 644.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.50x = 1,371.03 × 644.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.50x = 883,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,203.82/993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.98

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