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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,371.36 and 862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,371.36 and 862.72 is: 1,190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,371.36 = 862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,371.36 = 862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,371.36 × 862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 1,183,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,099.70/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.53

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