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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.96, 1,371.66 and 645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.96, 1,371.66 and 645.24 is: 890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.96 : 1,371.66 = 645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.96/1,371.66 = 645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.96x = 1,371.66 × 645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.96x = 885,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,049.90/993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.43

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