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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,368.35 and 972.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,368.35 and 972.11 is: 1,338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,368.35 = 972.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,368.35 = 972.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,368.35 × 972.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 1,330,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,188.92/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.65

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