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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.95, 1,371.66 and 601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.95, 1,371.66 and 601.10 is: 829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.95 : 1,371.66 = 601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.95/1,371.66 = 601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.95x = 1,371.66 × 601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.95x = 824,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,497.97/993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.52

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