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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,370.84 and 600.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,370.84 and 600.47 is: 828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,370.84 = 600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,370.84 = 600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,370.84 × 600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 823,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,145.83/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.39

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