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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.98, 1,371.66 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.98, 1,371.66 and 600.80 is: 829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.98 : 1,371.66 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.98/1,371.66 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.98x = 1,371.66 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.98x = 824,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,093.33/993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.08

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