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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.99, 1,370.90 and 678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.99, 1,370.90 and 678.92 is: 936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.99 : 1,370.90 = 678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.99/1,370.90 = 678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.99x = 1,370.90 × 678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.99x = 930,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,731.43/993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.36

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