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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.80, 1,371.36 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.80, 1,371.36 and 600.75 is: 828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.80 : 1,371.36 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.80/1,371.36 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.80x = 1,371.36 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.80x = 823,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,846.77/993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.98

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