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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.58, 1,370.87 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.58, 1,370.87 and 620.94 is: 856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.58 : 1,370.87 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.58/1,370.87 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.58x = 1,370.87 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.58x = 851,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,224.91/993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.73

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