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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.64, 1,370.72 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.64, 1,370.72 and 639.48 is: 882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.64 : 1,370.72 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.64/1,370.72 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.64x = 1,370.72 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.64x = 876,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,548.03/993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.16

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