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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.56, 1,371.35 and 714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.56, 1,371.35 and 714.62 is: 986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.56 : 1,371.35 = 714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.56/1,371.35 = 714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.56x = 1,371.35 × 714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.56x = 979,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,999.35/993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.36

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