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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,371.36 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,371.36 and 644.16 is: 889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,371.36 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,371.36 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,371.36 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 883,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,375.26/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.07

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