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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.94, 1,370.87 and 620.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.94, 1,370.87 and 620.23 is: 855.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.94 : 1,370.87 = 620.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.94/1,370.87 = 620.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.94x = 1,370.87 × 620.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.94x = 850,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,254.70/993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.44

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