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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,369.98 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,369.98 and 644.22 is: 888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,369.98 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,369.98 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,369.98 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 882,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,568.52/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.25

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