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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.70, 1,371.72 and 600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.70, 1,371.72 and 600.63 is: 829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.70 : 1,371.72 = 600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.70/1,371.72 = 600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.70x = 1,371.72 × 600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.70x = 823,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,889.33/993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.11

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