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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.50, 1,371.15 and 644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.50, 1,371.15 and 644.48 is: 889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.50 : 1,371.15 = 644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.50/1,371.15 = 644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.50x = 1,371.15 × 644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.50x = 883,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,678.75/993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.46

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