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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.69, 1,370.93 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.69, 1,370.93 and 600.57 is: 828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.69 : 1,370.93 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.69/1,370.93 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.69x = 1,370.93 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.69x = 823,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,336.43/993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.56

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