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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.70, 1,371.50 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.70, 1,371.50 and 634.56 is: 875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.70 : 1,371.50 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.70/1,371.50 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.70x = 1,371.50 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.70x = 870,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,299.04/993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.82

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