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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,369.64 and 713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,369.64 and 713.46 is: 983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,369.64 = 713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,369.64 = 713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,369.64 × 713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 977,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,179.79/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.40

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