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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.65, 1,371.45 and 600.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.65, 1,371.45 and 600.59 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.65 : 1,371.45 = 600.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.65/1,371.45 = 600.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.65x = 1,371.45 × 600.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.65x = 823,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,672.30/993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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