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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.75, 1,371.16 and 674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.75, 1,371.16 and 674.82 is: 931.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.75 : 1,371.16 = 674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.75/1,371.16 = 674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.75x = 1,371.16 × 674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.75x = 925,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,286.19/993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.11

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