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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.04, 1,370.44 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.04, 1,370.44 and 550.94 is: 760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.04 : 1,370.44 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.04/1,370.44 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.04x = 1,370.44 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.04x = 755,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,030.21/993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.32

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