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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.71, 1,371.90 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.71, 1,371.90 and 621 is: 857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.71 : 1,371.90 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.71/1,371.90 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.71x = 1,371.90 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.71x = 851,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,949.90/993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.35

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