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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,370.44 and 745.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,370.44 and 745.58 is: 1,028.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,370.44 = 745.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,370.44 = 745.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,370.44 × 745.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 1,021,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,772.66/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.27

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