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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.69, 1,368.16 and 756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.69, 1,368.16 and 756.88 is: 1,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.69 : 1,368.16 = 756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.69/1,368.16 = 756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.69x = 1,368.16 × 756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.69x = 1,035,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,532.94/993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.11

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