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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.03, 1,370.35 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.03, 1,370.35 and 550.92 is: 760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.03 : 1,370.35 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.03/1,370.35 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.03x = 1,370.35 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.03x = 754,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,953.22/993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.25

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