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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,371.12 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,371.12 and 662.52 is: 914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,371.12 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,371.12 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,371.12 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 908,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,394.42/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.02

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