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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.99, 1,369.17 and 944.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.99, 1,369.17 and 944.79 is: 1,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.99 : 1,369.17 = 944.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.99/1,369.17 = 944.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.99x = 1,369.17 × 944.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.99x = 1,293,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,578.12/993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.40

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