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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.55, 1,370.86 and 662.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.55, 1,370.86 and 662.15 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.55 : 1,370.86 = 662.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.55/1,370.86 = 662.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.55x = 1,370.86 × 662.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.55x = 907,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,714.95/993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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