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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.80, 1,370.76 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.80, 1,370.76 and 600.32 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.80 : 1,370.76 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.80/1,370.76 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.80x = 1,370.76 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.80x = 822,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,894.64/993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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