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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.05, 1,370.42 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.05, 1,370.42 and 550.96 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.05 : 1,370.42 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.05/1,370.42 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.05x = 1,370.42 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.05x = 755,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,046.60/993.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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